Bud Black vs. Chris Piersoll — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Piersoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Piersoll posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.38 and WHIP 1.588 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Chris Piersoll had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.