George Shears vs. Devin Smeltzer — Career Comparison

Devin Smeltzer built a career as a starting pitcher and George Shears as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Devin Smeltzer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.32 and WHIP 1.275 compared to 5.4 and 2.333 for George Shears. By the career numbers, Devin Smeltzer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.