Dave Schmidt vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Schmidt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Schmidt led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 105), home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 86). Role difference aside, Dave Schmidt holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.