Steve Avery vs. George Eyrich — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and George Eyrich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Eyrich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.929 compared to 4.19 and 1.367 for Steve Avery. By the career numbers, George Eyrich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.