Ben Blomdahl vs. Carson Palmquist — Career Comparison

Carson Palmquist 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 8.91 and 2.039 for Carson Palmquist. By the career numbers, Ben Blomdahl had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.