Cade Smith vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and Cade Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cade Smith led in home run suppression (HR9+ 536 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 259 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 167 vs 99). Role difference aside, Cade Smith holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.