Dave Smith vs. Blake Snell — Career Comparison

Blake Snell built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Snell led in strikeout rate (K%+ 137 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 123). Dave Smith held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 139). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Blake Snell.