John Eubank vs. Cliff Politte — Career Comparison

John Eubank built a career as a starting pitcher and Cliff Politte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Eubank posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.12 and WHIP 1.311 compared to 4.4 and 1.434 for Cliff Politte. By the career numbers, John Eubank had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.