Bud Smith vs. Ray Steineder — Career Comparison

Bud Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray Steineder as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Steineder posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.9 and WHIP 1.529 compared to 4.95 and 1.500 for Bud Smith. By the career numbers, Ray Steineder had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.