Mark Eichhorn vs Greg Swindell: Career Stats Comparison
Greg Swindell has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 12 scored categories on this page (4 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Mark Eichhorn played 1982–1996 as a pitcher; Greg Swindell played 1986–2002 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Mark Eichhorn (1982–1996) and Greg Swindell (1986–2002) — both came up during the 1980s, so the matchup is a direct one. Mark Eichhorn finished with 48 wins and 640 strikeouts; Greg Swindell finished with 123 wins and 1,542 strikeouts. The numbers below run them through identical career and rate-stat lenses.
Quick answer
- Who had the better ERA? Mark Eichhorn, with 3.00 to Greg Swindell's 3.86.
- Who won more games? Greg Swindell, with 123 to Mark Eichhorn's 48.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Greg Swindell, with 1,542 to Mark Eichhorn's 640.
- Who had the better WHIP? Mark Eichhorn, with 1.24 to Greg Swindell's 1.26.
- Who pitched more innings? Greg Swindell, with 2,233.1 to Mark Eichhorn's 885.2.
- Who threw more shutouts? Greg Swindell, with 12 to Mark Eichhorn's 0.
- Who has the higher career Pitcher PIV? Greg Swindell, with 19,548 career Pitcher PIV to Mark Eichhorn's 19,023.
Mark Eichhorn
Greg Swindell
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. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 12 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 4 are counting totals on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded them. Totals where fewer is not an achievement -- losses, walks and hits allowed -- are left unmarked, because they track how long someone pitched rather than how well. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Mark Eichhorn | Greg Swindell |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 48 | Leads: 123 |
| Losses not scored | 43 | 122 |
| Games | 563 | Leads: 664 |
| Games Started | 7 | Leads: 269 |
| Complete Games | 0 | Leads: 40 |
| Shutouts | 0 | Leads: 12 |
| Saves | Leads: 32 | 7 |
| Strikeouts | 640 | Leads: 1,542 |
| Walks not scored | 270 | 501 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 825 | 2,313 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 49 | 262 |
| Innings Pitched | 885.2 | Leads: 2,233.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 3.00 | 3.86 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.24 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | Leads: 6.50 | 6.21 |
| BB/9 | 2.74 | Leads: 2.02 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Greg Swindell edges Mark Eichhorn 19,548 to 19,023 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Greg Swindell played 19 seasons to Mark Eichhorn's 12, while Mark Eichhorn carries the higher per-season figure (1,585 to 1,029). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
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)
Greg Swindell — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Greg Swindell leads in wins, strikeouts, and innings pitched, while Mark Eichhorn owns ERA, WHIP, and K/9. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Greg Swindell. PIV agrees: Greg Swindell grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Mark Eichhorn and Greg Swindell careers compare
From 1986 through 1996, Mark Eichhorn and Greg Swindell were in the majors together. With 563 games against 664 across 12 and 19 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Mark Eichhorn comes out ahead, it is in saves (32 to 7), ERA (3.00 to 3.86), and WHIP (1.24 to 1.26). The per-nine rows read 6.50 strikeouts and 2.74 walks for Mark Eichhorn, 6.21 and 2.02 for Greg Swindell. Mark Eichhorn worked mostly in relief (7 starts in 563 games, 32 saves), while Greg Swindell split time between starting and relief (269 starts in 664 games). Mark Eichhorn allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.24 WHIP to Greg Swindell's 1.26.
Mark Eichhorn vs Greg Swindell: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mark Eichhorn or Greg Swindell?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Greg Swindell leads Mark Eichhorn in 8 of the 12 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Mark Eichhorn, with 3.00 to Greg Swindell's 3.86.
- Who won more games?
- Greg Swindell, with 123 to Mark Eichhorn's 48.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Greg Swindell, with 1,542 to Mark Eichhorn's 640.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Mark Eichhorn, with 1.24 to Greg Swindell's 1.26.