Ed Appleton vs. James Atkins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Appleton posted a stronger line than James Atkins. Ed Appleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.25 vs 3.6) and WHIP (1.435 vs 1.733). By the career numbers, Ed Appleton 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.