Ron Blackburn vs. Chase Bradford — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ron Blackburn and Chase Bradford are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ron Blackburn posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.5 vs 3.89) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 1.56). Chase Bradford had the advantage in WHIP (1.298 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Ron 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.