Dave Eiland vs. Rafael Valdez — Career Comparison

Dave Eiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Valdez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Eiland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.74 and WHIP 1.582 compared to 11.12 and 2.294 for Rafael Valdez. By the career numbers, Dave Eiland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.