John Smoltz vs. Drew Steckenrider — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider led in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 106), home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 106), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 91). John Smoltz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 104). Role difference aside, Drew Steckenrider holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.