George Eyrich vs. Roger Salkeld — Career Comparison

Roger Salkeld built a career as a starting pitcher and George Eyrich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Eyrich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.929 compared to 5.61 and 1.632 for Roger Salkeld. By the career numbers, George Eyrich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.