Roy Smith vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Roy Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Strahler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Smith led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 89). Mike Strahler held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roy Smith.