Tex Covington vs. Jumbo Elliott — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tex Covington posted a stronger line than Jumbo Elliott. Tex Covington posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.1 vs 4.24) and home runs allowed (0.12 per nine innings vs 0.52). By the career numbers, Tex Covington 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.