Paul Blackburn vs. Everett Stull — Career Comparison

Paul Blackburn built a career as a starting pitcher and Everett Stull as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Blackburn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.97 and WHIP 1.421 compared to 6.59 and 2.006 for Everett Stull. By the career numbers, Paul Blackburn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.