Mark Eichhorn vs Randy Myers: Career Stats Comparison
Mark Eichhorn (1982–1996) and Randy Myers (1985–1998) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mark Eichhorn compiled 48 wins and 640 strikeouts; Randy Myers put up 44 wins and 884 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
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Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. For pitchers, lower ERA, WHIP, and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads.
| Statistic | Mark Eichhorn | Randy Myers |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 48 | 44 |
| Losses | 43 | 63 |
| Games | 563 | 728 |
| Games Started | 7 | 12 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 1 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 32 | 347 |
| Strikeouts | 640 | 884 |
| Walks | 270 | 396 |
| Hits Allowed | 825 | 758 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 49 | 69 |
| Innings Pitched | 885 | 884 |
| ERA | 3.00 | 3.19 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.30 |
| K/9 | 6.50 | 8.99 |
| BB/9 | 2.74 | 4.03 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mark Eichhorn leads Randy Myers 19,023 to 17,095 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,585 vs 1,140 per year). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Mark Eichhorn — top 2 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Randy Myers — top 1 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mark Eichhorn leads in wins, ERA, WHIP, and innings pitched, while Randy Myers owns strikeouts and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mark Eichhorn. PIV agrees: Mark Eichhorn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.