Dana Eveland vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Dana Eveland built a career as a starting pitcher and Slim McGrew as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dana Eveland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.46 and WHIP 1.705 compared to 6.6 and 1.900 for Slim McGrew. By the career numbers, Dana Eveland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.