Justin Atchley vs. Mo Sanford — Career Comparison

Mo Sanford 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. Mo Sanford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.81 and WHIP 1.591 compared to 6.1 and 1.839 for Justin Atchley. By the career numbers, Mo Sanford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.