Dode Smith vs. George Stovey — Career Comparison

George Stovey 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 Stovey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.98 and WHIP 1.573 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Dode Smith. By the career numbers, George Stovey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.