Mark Eichhorn vs Dan Plesac: Career Stats Comparison
Mark Eichhorn (1982–1996) and Dan Plesac (1986–2003) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mark Eichhorn compiled 48 wins and 640 strikeouts; Dan Plesac put up 65 wins and 1,041 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Mark Eichhorn
Dan Plesac
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 | Dan Plesac |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 48 | 65 |
| Losses | 43 | 71 |
| Games | 563 | 1,064 |
| Games Started | 7 | 14 |
| Complete Games | 0 | 0 |
| Shutouts | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 32 | 158 |
| Strikeouts | 640 | 1,041 |
| Walks | 270 | 402 |
| Hits Allowed | 825 | 977 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 49 | 105 |
| Innings Pitched | 885 | 1,072 |
| ERA | 3.00 | 3.64 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.29 |
| K/9 | 6.50 | 8.74 |
| BB/9 | 2.74 | 3.38 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dan Plesac edges Mark Eichhorn 20,030 to 19,023 — a gap driven primarily by per-season impact (1,002 vs 1,585 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)
Dan Plesac — top 0 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Dan Plesac leads in wins, strikeouts, K/9, and innings pitched, while Mark Eichhorn owns ERA and WHIP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Dan Plesac. PIV agrees: Dan Plesac grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.