Howard Black vs. John Perkovich — Career Comparison

Howard Black built a career as a starting pitcher and John Perkovich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Perkovich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.2 and WHIP 1.600 compared to 14.73 and 2.727 for Howard Black. By the career numbers, John Perkovich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.