George Smith vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

George Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Thomas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.82 and WHIP 1.455 compared to 3.89 and 1.378 for George Smith. By the career numbers, Roy Thomas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.