Blaine Beatty vs. Jeff Robinson — Career Comparison

Jeff Robinson built a career as a starting pitcher and Blaine Beatty as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blaine Beatty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.3 and WHIP 1.340 compared to 4.79 and 1.468 for Jeff Robinson. By the career numbers, Blaine Beatty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.