Cal Crum vs. Al Veach — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Cal Crum and Al Veach are fairly close on the surface numbers. Cal Crum posted stronger numbers in ERA (10.8 vs 11.7) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.9). Al Veach had the advantage in WHIP (2.900 vs 3.300). By the career numbers, Cal Crum 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.