Bud Black vs. Troy Mattes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bud Black posted a stronger line than Troy Mattes. Bud Black posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.22 vs 6) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.8). 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.