Jason Simontacchi vs. Drew Smith — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Smith led in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 86). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Drew Smith.