Mel Behney vs. Ron Blazier — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Mel Behney and Ron Blazier are fairly close on the surface numbers. Mel Behney posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 5.38) and home runs allowed (0.9 per nine innings vs 1.37). Ron Blazier had the advantage in WHIP (1.609 vs 2.500). By the career numbers, Mel Behney had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.