Ewell Blackwell vs. Phil Marchildon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ewell Blackwell posted a stronger line than Phil Marchildon. Ewell Blackwell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.3 vs 3.93) and WHIP (1.296 vs 1.456). By the career numbers, Ewell Blackwell 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.