Art Smith vs. Pedro Viola — Career Comparison

Art Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Viola as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Viola posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.5 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Art Smith. By the career numbers, Pedro Viola had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.