Paul Blackburn vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 116), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 103). Paul Blackburn held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.