Paul Blackburn vs. Billy Traber — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul Blackburn posted a stronger line than Billy Traber. Paul Blackburn posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.97 vs 5.65) and WHIP (1.421 vs 1.637). By the career numbers, Paul Blackburn had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.