Tex Covington vs. David West — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tex Covington posted a stronger line than David West. Tex Covington posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.1 vs 4.66) and home runs allowed (0.12 per nine innings vs 1.03). 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.