Bud Black vs. Adrian Sampson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bud Black and Adrian Sampson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bud Black posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.22 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.69). Adrian Sampson had the advantage in WHIP (1.353 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.