Terry Cox vs. Chris Schwinden — Career Comparison

Chris Schwinden built a career as a starting pitcher and Terry Cox as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Terry Cox posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.714 compared to 6.98 and 1.652 for Chris Schwinden. By the career numbers, Terry Cox had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.