Paul Blackburn vs. Harry O'Neill — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry O'Neill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry O'Neill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.8 and WHIP 1.400 compared to 4.97 and 1.421 for Paul Blackburn. By the career numbers, Harry O'Neill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.