Bud Black vs. Konnor Pilkington — Career Comparison

Bud Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Konnor Pilkington as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Konnor Pilkington posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.97 and WHIP 1.426 compared to 4.22 and 1.688 for Bud Black. By the career numbers, Konnor Pilkington had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.