Bud Black vs. Arquimedes Caminero — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Arquimedes Caminero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Arquimedes Caminero posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.419 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Arquimedes Caminero had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.