Rex Smith vs. Orlie Weaver — Career Comparison

Orlie Weaver built a career as a starting pitcher and Rex Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Orlie Weaver posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.622 compared to 5.5 and 2.111 for Rex Smith. By the career numbers, Orlie Weaver had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.