Elvis Araujo vs. Nick Blackburn — Career Comparison

Nick Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Elvis Araujo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Elvis Araujo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.35 and WHIP 1.661 compared to 4.85 and 1.485 for Nick Blackburn. By the career numbers, Elvis Araujo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.