John Smoltz vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Smoltz a clear advantage over Lee Stange across the core pitching metrics. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 94). Lee Stange held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 91). John Smoltz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.