Willie Blair vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Willie Blair built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie Blair led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 104), strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 87). Don Hood held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 88). Role difference aside, Willie Blair holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.