Justin Atchley vs. Lefty Schegg — Career Comparison

Lefty Schegg 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. Lefty Schegg posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 6.1 and 1.839 for Justin Atchley. By the career numbers, Lefty Schegg had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.