Craig Kimbrel vs John Smoltz Comparison
Seasons
Info
| Craig Kimbrel | Atlanta Braves (2010-2014), San Diego Padres (2015), Boston Red Sox (2016-2018), Chicago Cubs (2019-2021), Chicago White Sox (2021) |
| John Smoltz | Atlanta Braves (1988-1999, 2001-2008), Boston Red Sox (2009), St. Louis Cardinals (2009) |
| Craig Kimbrel | Closer |
| John Smoltz | Right Handed Pitcher |
| Craig Kimbrel | 6'0" |
| John Smoltz | 6'3" |
| Craig Kimbrel | 210 |
| John Smoltz | 210 |
| Craig Kimbrel | Right |
| John Smoltz | Right |
| Craig Kimbrel | Right |
| John Smoltz | Right |
| Craig Kimbrel | By the Braves in the 3rd Round (96th Overall) in the 2008 Draft |
| John Smoltz | By the Tigers in the 22nd Round (574th Overall) in the 1985 Draft |
World Series And Playoff Appearances
| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2018) |  |
| John Smoltz | 1 (1995) | |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2018) | |
| John Smoltz | 5 (1991-1992, 1995-1996, 1999) | |
| Craig Kimbrel | 8 (2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018, 2020-2021) | |
| John Smoltz | 14 (1991-1993, 1995-1999, 2001-2005, 2009) | |
| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
| John Smoltz | 0 |
Awards And Honors
| Craig Kimbrel | No | Still Playing |
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| John Smoltz | Yes | 82.9% in 2015 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | No | Still Playing |
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| John Smoltz | Yes | Braves #29 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
| John Smoltz | 0 |
| Craig Kimbrel | 0 | |
| John Smoltz | 1 (1996) | |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2011) | |
| John Smoltz | No |
| Craig Kimbrel | 7 (2011-2014, 2016-2018) | |
| John Smoltz | 8 (1989, 1992-1993, 1996, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007) | |
| Craig Kimbrel | 4 (2011-2014) | |
| John Smoltz | 1 (2002) | |
Pitching
| Craig Kimbrel | 38 |
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| John Smoltz | 213 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 33 |
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| John Smoltz | 155 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | .535% |
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| John Smoltz | .579% |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 392 |
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| John Smoltz | 154 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 688 |
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| John Smoltz | 723 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
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| John Smoltz | 481 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 2.30 |
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| John Smoltz | 3.33 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 668.1 |
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| John Smoltz | 3,492.1 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 390 |
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| John Smoltz | 3,074 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 187 |
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| John Smoltz | 1,391 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 171 |
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| John Smoltz | 1,284 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 53 |
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| John Smoltz | 288 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 1,080 |
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| John Smoltz | 3,084 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 269 |
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| John Smoltz | 1,010 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 2,669 |
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| John Smoltz | 14,271 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 8 |
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| John Smoltz | 84 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 28 |
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| John Smoltz | 57 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
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| John Smoltz | 53 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
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| John Smoltz | 16 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0.99 |
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| John Smoltz | 1.18 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 5.3 |
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| John Smoltz | 8.0 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0.7 |
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| John Smoltz | 0.7 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 14.6 |
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| John Smoltz | 8.0 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 3.6 |
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| John Smoltz | 2.6 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 40.5% |
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| John Smoltz | 21.6% |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 10.1% |
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| John Smoltz | 7.1% |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 4.0 |
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| John Smoltz | 3.1 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 2.53 |
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| John Smoltz | 3.60 |
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Playoff Pitching
| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
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| John Smoltz | 15 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 1 |
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| John Smoltz | 4 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0% |
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| John Smoltz | .789% |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 3.52 |
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| John Smoltz | 2.67 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 22 |
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| John Smoltz | 41 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 23 |
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| John Smoltz | 209 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 15 |
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| John Smoltz | 172 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 11 |
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| John Smoltz | 67 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 9 |
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| John Smoltz | 62 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 2 |
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| John Smoltz | 17 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 14 |
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| John Smoltz | 67 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 |
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| John Smoltz | 6 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 3 |
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| John Smoltz | 3 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 1.26 |
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| John Smoltz | 1.14 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 6.3 |
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| John Smoltz | 7.5 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0.8 |
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| John Smoltz | 0.7 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 5.8 |
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| John Smoltz | 2.9 |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 14.4% |
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| John Smoltz | 7.8% |
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Best Pitching
| Craig Kimbrel | 5 (2018) |
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| John Smoltz | 24 (1996) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 (2017) |
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| John Smoltz | 1 (2004) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 1% (2017) |
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| John Smoltz | .850% (1998) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 79 (2011) |
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| John Smoltz | 75 (2002) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 (2021) |
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| John Smoltz | 36 (1991) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0.44 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 1.12 (2003) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 77.0 (2011) |
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| John Smoltz | 256.0 (1997) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 9 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 25 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 2 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 8 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 8 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 2 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 127 (2011) |
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| John Smoltz | 276 (1996) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 12 (2020) |
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| John Smoltz | 8 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 306 (2011) |
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| John Smoltz | 1043 (1997) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 (2019) |
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| John Smoltz | 1 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 0 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0.65 (2012) |
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| John Smoltz | 0.87 (2003) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 3.9 (2012) |
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| John Smoltz | 6.6 (2002) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 0.0 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 0.3 (2003) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 17.8 (2010) |
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| John Smoltz | 11.6 (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 50.2% (2012) |
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| John Smoltz | 30.8% (2008) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 1.8 (2017) |
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| John Smoltz | 1.1 (2003) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 5.5% (2017) |
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| John Smoltz | 3.3% (2003) |
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| Craig Kimbrel | 9.0 (2017) |
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| John Smoltz | 9.1 (2003) |
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Seasons
Info
| Craig Kimbrel | Atlanta Braves (2010-2014), San Diego Padres (2015), Boston Red Sox (2016-2018), Chicago Cubs (2019-2021), Chicago White Sox (2021) |
| John Smoltz | Atlanta Braves (1988-1999, 2001-2008), Boston Red Sox (2009), St. Louis Cardinals (2009) |
| Craig Kimbrel | Closer |
| John Smoltz | Right Handed Pitcher |
| Craig Kimbrel | 6'0" |
| John Smoltz | 6'3" |
Weight
| Craig Kimbrel | Right |
| John Smoltz | Right |
| Craig Kimbrel | Right |
| John Smoltz | Right |
| Craig Kimbrel | By the Braves in the 3rd Round (96th Overall) in the 2008 Draft |
| John Smoltz | By the Tigers in the 22nd Round (574th Overall) in the 1985 Draft |
World Series And Playoff Appearances
| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2018) |
| John Smoltz | 1 (1995) |
| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2018) |
| John Smoltz | 5 (1991-1992, 1995-1996, 1999) |
| Craig Kimbrel | 8 (2010, 2012-2013, 2016-2018, 2020-2021) |
| John Smoltz | 14 (1991-1993, 1995-1999, 2001-2005, 2009) |
World Series MVP
Awards And Honors
| Craig Kimbrel | No | Still Playing |
| John Smoltz | Yes | 82.9% in 2015 |
| Craig Kimbrel | No | Still Playing |
| John Smoltz | Yes | Braves #29 |
MVP
Cy Young
| Craig Kimbrel | 1 (2011) |
| John Smoltz | No |
| Craig Kimbrel | 7 (2011-2014, 2016-2018) |
| John Smoltz | 8 (1989, 1992-1993, 1996, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007) |
| Craig Kimbrel | 4 (2011-2014) |
| John Smoltz | 1 (2002) |
Pitching
Wins (W)
Losses (L)
W-L Percentage (WL%)
Saves (S)
Games (G)
Games Started (GS)
Earned Run Average (ERA)
Innings Pitched (IP)
Hits Allowed (H)
Runs Allowed (R)
Earned Runs Allowed (ER)
Home Runs Allowed (HR)
Strikeouts (SO)
Walks (BB)
Batters Faced (BF)
Intentional Walks (IBB)
Hit by Pitch (HBP)
Complete Games (CG)
Shutouts (SHO)
Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)
Hits Per 9 Innings
Home Runs Per 9 Innings
Strikeouts Per 9 Innings
Walks Per 9 Innings
Strikeout Percentage (SO%)
Walk Percentage (BB%)
Strikeout to Walk Ratio (K/BB)
RA9
Playoff Pitching
Wins (W)
Losses (L)
W-L Percentage (WL%)
Earned Run Average – (ERA)
Games (G)
Innings Pitched (IP)
Hits Allowed (H)
Runs Allowed (R)
Earned Runs Allowed (ER)
Home Runs Allowed (HR)
Walks (BB)
Intentional Walks (IBB)
Hit by Pitch (HBP)
Walks and Hits Per Innings Pitched (WHIP)
Hits Per 9 Innings
Home Runs Per 9 Innings
Walks Per 9 Innings
Walk Percentage (BBP)
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