Bradley Blalock vs. Merle Settlemire — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Merle Settlemire posted a stronger line than Bradley Blalock. Merle Settlemire posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.47 vs 8.16) and home runs allowed (0.22 per nine innings vs 2.12). By the career numbers, Merle Settlemire 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.