Jeff Bittiger vs. Bryan Eversgerd — Career Comparison

Jeff Bittiger built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Eversgerd as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Bittiger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.77 and WHIP 1.484 compared to 5.16 and 1.542 for Bryan Eversgerd. By the career numbers, Jeff Bittiger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.