Thomas Albright vs. Steve Blateric — Career Comparison

Thomas Albright built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Blateric as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Blateric posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.73 and WHIP 1.545 compared to 7.9 and 1.866 for Thomas Albright. By the career numbers, Steve Blateric had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.