Bud Black vs. Louis Coleman — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Louis Coleman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Louis Coleman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.51 and WHIP 1.348 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Louis Coleman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.