Dave Coggin vs. Carson Spiers — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Coggin posted a stronger line than Carson Spiers. Dave Coggin posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.52 vs 5.69) and home runs allowed (0.59 per nine innings vs 1.85). By the career numbers, Dave Coggin had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.