Humberto Cota vs. Jerry May — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Humberto Cota and Jerry May are closely matched on the surface stats. Humberto Cota posted stronger numbers in slugging (.358 vs .318) and home run production (12 career HR at a higher rate). Jerry May had the advantage in on-base percentage (.326 vs .285). By the career numbers, Humberto Cota had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.