Jerry Dahlke vs. Al Veach — Career Comparison

Al Veach built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Dahlke as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Veach posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.7 and WHIP 2.900 compared to 19.29 and 4.714 for Jerry Dahlke. By the career numbers, Al Veach had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.