John Bale vs. Dennis Blair — Career Comparison

Dennis Blair built a career as a starting pitcher and John Bale as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Bale led in home run suppression (HR9+ 235 vs 119), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 130 vs 87). Dennis Blair held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 101). Role difference aside, John Bale holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.