Brian Smith vs. William Sublette — Career Comparison

William Sublette 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. William Sublette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.35 and WHIP 1.452 compared to 10.38 and 1.846 for Brian Smith. By the career numbers, William Sublette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.