John Smoltz vs. Frank Stewart — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Stewart as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Stewart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.45 and WHIP 1.091 compared to 3.33 and 1.200 for John Smoltz. By the career numbers, Frank Stewart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.