Art Smith vs. Anthony Veneziano — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Veneziano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Veneziano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.98 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Anthony Veneziano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.