George Blackburn vs. Lil Stoner — Career Comparison

Lil Stoner built a career as a starting pitcher and George Blackburn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lil Stoner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.548 compared to 6.82 and 1.394 for George Blackburn. By the career numbers, Lil Stoner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.