Roland Anderson vs. Ron Blazier — Career Comparison

Roland Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Blazier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Blazier posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.38 and WHIP 1.609 compared to 10.8 and 2.700 for Roland Anderson. By the career numbers, Ron Blazier had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.