John Smoltz vs. Paul Splittorff — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Smoltz a clear advantage over Paul Splittorff across the core pitching metrics. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 65), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 97). Paul Splittorff held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 91). John Smoltz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.