Frank Beck vs. Glenn Cox — Career Comparison

Glenn Cox built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Beck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glenn Cox posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.39 and WHIP 1.969 compared to 6.62 and 1.765 for Frank Beck. By the career numbers, Glenn Cox had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.