Dave Eiland vs. Clay Van Alstyne — Career Comparison

Dave Eiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Clay Van Alstyne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clay Van Alstyne posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.18 and WHIP 1.726 compared to 5.74 and 1.582 for Dave Eiland. By the career numbers, Clay Van Alstyne had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.