Dave Eiland vs. Wes Littleton — Career Comparison

Dave Eiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Wes Littleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wes Littleton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.241 compared to 5.74 and 1.582 for Dave Eiland. By the career numbers, Wes Littleton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.