Bud Black vs. Miguel Castro — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Miguel Castro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bud Black posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.22 and WHIP 1.688 compared to 4.24 and 1.427 for Miguel Castro. By the career numbers, Bud Black had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.