Steve Smyth vs. Thomas Szapucki — Career Comparison

Steve Smyth built a career as a starting pitcher and Thomas Szapucki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Thomas Szapucki posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.68 and WHIP 1.929 compared to 9.35 and 1.692 for Steve Smyth. By the career numbers, Thomas Szapucki had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.