Jerad Eickhoff vs. Drew Gagnon — Career Comparison

Jerad Eickhoff built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Gagnon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerad Eickhoff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.341 compared to 7.32 and 1.710 for Drew Gagnon. By the career numbers, Jerad Eickhoff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.