Theolic Smith vs. Anthony Telford — Career Comparison

Theolic Smith built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Telford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Telford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.17 and WHIP 1.458 compared to 4.95 and 1.511 for Theolic Smith. By the career numbers, Anthony Telford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.