Ed Blake vs. George Stone — Career Comparison

George Stone 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. George Stone posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.401 compared to 6.23 and 2.308 for Ed Blake. By the career numbers, George Stone had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.