Dave Eiland vs. Matt Marksberry — Career Comparison

Dave Eiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Marksberry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Marksberry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 1.725 compared to 5.74 and 1.582 for Dave Eiland. By the career numbers, Matt Marksberry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.