Ed Blake vs. Heathcliff Slocumb — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Heathcliff Slocumb posted a stronger line than Ed Blake. Heathcliff Slocumb posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.08 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.639 vs 2.308). By the career numbers, Heathcliff Slocumb had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.