Lee Smith vs. Jesse Tannehill — Career Comparison

Jesse Tannehill built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Tannehill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.8 and WHIP 1.186 compared to 3.03 and 1.333 for Lee Smith. By the career numbers, Jesse Tannehill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.