Ron Blazier vs. John Maine — Career Comparison

John Maine 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. John Maine led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 69), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 79). Ron Blazier held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 142 vs 82). Role difference aside, John Maine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.