Paul Blackburn vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood 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 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Blackburn.