Dana Eveland vs. Joe Strong — Career Comparison

Dana Eveland built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Strong 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 5.81 and 1.709 for Joe Strong. By the career numbers, Dana Eveland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.