Paul Blackburn vs. Greg Harris — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Greg Harris 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 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 88), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 86). Greg Harris held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 95). Role difference aside, Paul Blackburn holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.