Frank Tanana vs. Dave Veres — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Veres as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Veres led in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 71). Frank Tanana held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 99). Role difference aside, Dave Veres holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.