Frank Smith vs. Wally Wolf — Career Comparison

Frank Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Wally Wolf as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Smith posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.59 and WHIP 1.166 compared to 7.04 and 1.696 for Wally Wolf. By the career numbers, Frank Smith had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.