Ron Blazier vs. Bob Cone — Career Comparison

Bob Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Blazier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Blazier posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.38 and WHIP 1.609 compared to 40.5 and 7.500 for Bob Cone. By the career numbers, Ron Blazier had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.