Scott Chiamparino vs. Eric Eckenstahler — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Eckenstahler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Chiamparino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.27 and WHIP 1.359 compared to 3.8 and 1.732 for Eric Eckenstahler. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.