Ewell Blackwell vs. Mike Witt — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ewell Blackwell posted a stronger line than Mike Witt. Ewell Blackwell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.3 vs 3.83) and home runs allowed (0.46 per nine innings vs 0.78). 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.