Garnett Blair vs. Tony Faeth — Career Comparison

Garnett Blair built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Faeth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Garnett Blair posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.66 and WHIP 1.113 compared to 2.7 and 1.708 for Tony Faeth. By the career numbers, Garnett Blair had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.