George Dockins vs. Carl Miles — Career Comparison

George Dockins built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Miles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Dockins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.382 compared to 13.5 and 2.125 for Carl Miles. By the career numbers, George Dockins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.