Ben Blomdahl vs. Stubby Overmire — Career Comparison

Stubby Overmire 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. Stubby Overmire posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.401 compared to 7.77 and 2.014 for Ben Blomdahl. By the career numbers, Stubby Overmire had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.