Dode Smith vs. George Stablein — Career Comparison

George Stablein built a career as a starting pitcher and Dode Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Stablein posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.09 and WHIP 1.629 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Dode Smith. By the career numbers, George Stablein had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.