Ed Eiteljorge vs. Lee Johnson — Career Comparison

Lee Johnson 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. Ed Eiteljorge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.68 and WHIP 1.989 compared to 15.43 and 4.286 for Lee Johnson. By the career numbers, Ed Eiteljorge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.