Glenn Cox vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Glenn Cox built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Hood posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 6.39 and 1.969 for Glenn Cox. By the career numbers, Don Hood had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.