Paul Blackburn vs. Tom Buskey — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Buskey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Blackburn led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 67), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 79). Tom Buskey held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Blackburn.