Elbert Eatmon vs. Anderson Garcia — Career Comparison

Elbert Eatmon built a career as a starting pitcher and Anderson Garcia as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Elbert Eatmon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.9 and WHIP 1.810 compared to 13.5 and 3.000 for Anderson Garcia. By the career numbers, Elbert Eatmon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.