Pete Smith vs. George Zuverink — Career Comparison

Pete Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and George Zuverink as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Zuverink posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.54 and WHIP 1.389 compared to 6.75 and 1.500 for Pete Smith. By the career numbers, George Zuverink had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.