John Smoltz vs. Tanyon Sturtze — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Smoltz a clear advantage over Tanyon Sturtze across the core pitching metrics. John Smoltz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 95). John Smoltz was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.