Kyle Abbott vs. Ben Blomdahl — Career Comparison

Kyle Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Ben Blomdahl as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kyle Abbott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.2 and WHIP 1.543 compared to 7.77 and 2.014 for Ben Blomdahl. By the career numbers, Kyle Abbott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.