Ben Blomdahl vs. Unknown Hamilton — Career Comparison

Unknown Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Ben Blomdahl as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Blomdahl posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.77 and WHIP 2.014 compared to 8.1 and 2.400 for Unknown Hamilton. By the career numbers, Ben Blomdahl had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.