Ray Black vs. Homer Blankenship — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ray Black and Homer Blankenship are fairly close on the surface numbers. Homer Blankenship posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.22 vs 5.53) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 1.91). Ray Black had the advantage in WHIP (1.299 vs 1.815). By the career numbers, Homer Blankenship 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.