Dave Eiland vs. Ed Linke — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dave Eiland and Ed Linke are fairly close on the surface numbers. Ed Linke posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.61 vs 5.74) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.11). Dave Eiland had the advantage in WHIP (1.582 vs 1.695). By the career numbers, Ed Linke had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.