Darrell Einertson vs. Mark Leiter — Career Comparison

Mark Leiter built a career as a starting pitcher and Darrell Einertson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Darrell Einertson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.579 compared to 4.57 and 1.412 for Mark Leiter. By the career numbers, Darrell Einertson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.