Travis Blackley vs. Rick Kreuger — Career Comparison

Travis Blackley built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Kreuger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Kreuger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.47 and WHIP 1.398 compared to 5.23 and 1.427 for Travis Blackley. By the career numbers, Rick Kreuger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.