Mike Bacsik vs. Ryan Eades — Career Comparison

Mike Bacsik built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Eades as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Eades posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.38 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.46 and 1.519 for Mike Bacsik. By the career numbers, Ryan Eades had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.