George Cox vs. Al Veach — Career Comparison

Al Veach built a career as a starting pitcher and George Cox as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Cox posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.26 and WHIP 1.674 compared to 11.7 and 2.900 for Al Veach. By the career numbers, George Cox had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.