Brian Smith vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson 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. Simeon Woods Richardson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.21 and WHIP 1.296 compared to 10.38 and 1.846 for Brian Smith. By the career numbers, Simeon Woods Richardson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.