John Smoltz vs. Craig Stammen — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Stammen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 94). Craig Stammen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Smoltz.