Elbert Eatmon vs. Gus Gandarillas — Career Comparison

Elbert Eatmon built a career as a starting pitcher and Gus Gandarillas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gus Gandarillas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.49 and WHIP 1.932 compared to 5.9 and 1.810 for Elbert Eatmon. By the career numbers, Gus Gandarillas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.