Mick Abel vs. Ed Blake — Career Comparison

Mick Abel built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Blake as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mick Abel posted a career ERA of 6.23 against Ed Blake's 6.23, with WHIP of 1.513 and 2.308 respectively. The raw numbers call this too close to separate — era context would be needed for a firmer verdict.