Eddie Kunz vs. Cliff Markle — Career Comparison

Cliff Markle built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Kunz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cliff Markle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.1 and WHIP 1.470 compared to 13.5 and 2.250 for Eddie Kunz. By the career numbers, Cliff Markle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.