Howard Armstrong vs. Unknown Blackburn — Career Comparison

Unknown Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howard Armstrong posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 0.9 and 1.000 for Unknown Blackburn. By the career numbers, Howard Armstrong had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.