Ralph Buxton vs. Bert Cole — Career Comparison

Bert Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Ralph Buxton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ralph Buxton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.25 and WHIP 1.528 compared to 4.67 and 1.593 for Bert Cole. By the career numbers, Ralph Buxton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.