Did the Mitschers work better after refit?

Were the Mitscher-class destroyer leaders better after refit and reclassification?

They are judged better after refit, with the revised duties considered a closer fit to the ships.

The Mitschers are considered good ships that improved with the work put into their refits. A follow-up recalls little change to the automatic five-inch guns. The explanation emphasizes the duties assigned to the ships, describing a gun-destroyer role as better suited to their hull form than the earlier leader role.