Hugh Blackburn vs. A. Jones — Career Comparison

Hugh Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and A. Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. A. Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2 and WHIP 1.222 compared to 13.5 and 3.000 for Hugh Blackburn. By the career numbers, A. Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.