Paul Blackburn vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 103). Paul Blackburn held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 104). Role difference aside, Brian Fuentes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.