Justin Atchley vs. Glenn Sparkman — Career Comparison

Glenn Sparkman 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. Glenn Sparkman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.99 and WHIP 1.614 compared to 6.1 and 1.839 for Justin Atchley. By the career numbers, Glenn Sparkman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.