Justin Atchley vs. Doug Simons — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Justin Atchley and Doug Simons are fairly close on the surface numbers. Doug Simons posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.455 vs 1.839) and home runs allowed (1.09 per nine innings vs 3.48). Justin Atchley had the advantage in ERA (6.1 vs 6.68). By the career numbers, Doug Simons 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.