R. Smith vs. George Stueland — Career Comparison

George Stueland 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. George Stueland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.73 and WHIP 1.607 compared to 9 and 1.800 for R. Smith. By the career numbers, George Stueland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.