R. Smith vs. Lary Sorensen — Career Comparison

Lary Sorensen built a career as a starting pitcher and R. Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lary Sorensen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.389 compared to 9 and 1.800 for R. Smith. By the career numbers, Lary Sorensen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.