Art Smith vs. Jermaine Van Buren — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Jermaine Van Buren as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jermaine Van Buren posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.263 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Jermaine Van Buren had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.