Red Applegate vs. Mitch Atkins — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Applegate posted a stronger line than Mitch Atkins. Red Applegate posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 6.75) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 2.78). By the career numbers, Red Applegate 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.