Dick Selma vs. John Smoltz — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Selma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Smoltz led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 112), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 96). Role difference aside, John Smoltz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.