Justin Atchley vs. John Gilroy — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Atchley and John Gilroy are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Atchley posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.1 vs 6.23) and WHIP (1.839 vs 2.031). John Gilroy had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.62 per nine innings vs 3.48). By the career numbers, Justin Atchley 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.