Paul Blackburn vs. Pat McCoy — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Pat McCoy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pat McCoy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 2.643 compared to 4.97 and 1.421 for Paul Blackburn. By the career numbers, Pat McCoy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.