Scott Atchison vs. Ernie Broglio — Career Comparison

Ernie Broglio built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Atchison as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Atchison led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 103). Ernie Broglio held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 80). Role difference aside, Scott Atchison holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.