Phil Bickford vs. Stan Coveleski — Career Comparison

Stan Coveleski built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Bickford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stan Coveleski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.89 and WHIP 1.251 compared to 4.62 and 1.302 for Phil Bickford. By the career numbers, Stan Coveleski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.