Bud Black vs. Unknown Cunningham — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Unknown Cunningham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Unknown Cunningham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 0.600 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Unknown Cunningham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.