Bud Black vs. Mauricio Cabrera — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Mauricio Cabrera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mauricio Cabrera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.82 and WHIP 1.330 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Mauricio Cabrera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.