John Smoltz vs. Wander Suero — Career Comparison

John Smoltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Wander Suero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wander Suero led in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 106), walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 107). John Smoltz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Wander Suero.