Ed Eiteljorge vs. Daulton Jefferies — Career Comparison

Daulton Jefferies built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Eiteljorge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Daulton Jefferies posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.59 and WHIP 1.465 compared to 6.68 and 1.989 for Ed Eiteljorge. By the career numbers, Daulton Jefferies had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.