Dave Smith vs. Marcus Stroman — Career Comparison

Marcus Stroman 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. Dave Smith led in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 133), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 107), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 89). Marcus Stroman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Smith.