Bud Black vs. Ken Penner — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Penner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Penner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Ken Penner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.