Steve Adkins vs. Chris Batton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Adkins posted a stronger line than Chris Batton. Steve Adkins posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.38 vs 9) and home runs allowed (1.5 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Steve Adkins had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.