Chris Archer vs. Bob Blewett — Career Comparison

Chris Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Blewett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Archer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.93 and WHIP 1.265 compared to 4.82 and 1.643 for Bob Blewett. By the career numbers, Chris Archer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.