Travis Blackley vs. Angel Guzman — Career Comparison

Travis Blackley built a career as a starting pitcher and Angel Guzman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Angel Guzman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.459 compared to 5.23 and 1.427 for Travis Blackley. By the career numbers, Angel Guzman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.