Bud Black vs. Xzavion Curry — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bud Black and Xzavion Curry are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bud Black posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.22 vs 4.38) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.26). Xzavion Curry had the advantage in WHIP (1.340 vs 1.688). By the career numbers, Bud Black had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.