Drew Smith vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Stange led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 91). Drew Smith held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 132 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lee Stange.