Justin Atchley vs. Norris Phillips — Career Comparison

Norris Phillips built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Atchley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Norris Phillips posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.98 and WHIP 1.892 compared to 6.1 and 1.839 for Justin Atchley. By the career numbers, Norris Phillips had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.