Ed Blake vs. Cy Falkenberg — Career Comparison

Cy Falkenberg built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Blake as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cy Falkenberg posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.68 and WHIP 1.222 compared to 6.23 and 2.308 for Ed Blake. By the career numbers, Cy Falkenberg had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.