Elbert Eatmon vs. Jason Green — Career Comparison

Elbert Eatmon built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Green 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 6.62 and 2.038 for Jason Green. By the career numbers, Elbert Eatmon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.