Boone Logan vs. Al Veigel — Career Comparison

Al Veigel built a career as a starting pitcher and Boone Logan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Boone Logan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 6.75 and 3.000 for Al Veigel. By the career numbers, Boone Logan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.