John Smoltz vs. Peter Strzelecki — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Peter Strzelecki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Peter Strzelecki led in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 106), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 107). John Smoltz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 104). Role difference aside, Peter Strzelecki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.