Dave Eiland vs. Cody Eppley — Career Comparison

Dave Eiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Cody Eppley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cody Eppley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.61 and WHIP 1.518 compared to 5.74 and 1.582 for Dave Eiland. By the career numbers, Cody Eppley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.