Brian Smith vs. Roy S. Williams — Career Comparison

Roy S. Williams 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. Roy S. Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.69 and WHIP 1.571 compared to 10.38 and 1.846 for Brian Smith. By the career numbers, Roy S. Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.