Jerry Gibson vs. Al Veach — Career Comparison

Al Veach built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Gibson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerry Gibson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.13 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 11.7 and 2.900 for Al Veach. By the career numbers, Jerry Gibson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.