Brian Smith vs. Bill Stoneman — Career Comparison

Bill Stoneman built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Stoneman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.08 and WHIP 1.480 compared to 10.38 and 1.846 for Brian Smith. By the career numbers, Bill Stoneman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.