Bob Blewett vs. Reid Cornelius — Career Comparison

Reid Cornelius built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Blewett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Blewett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.643 compared to 4.91 and 1.521 for Reid Cornelius. By the career numbers, Bob Blewett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.