Justin Atchley vs. Tommy Thompson — Career Comparison

Tommy Thompson 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. Tommy Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.06 and WHIP 1.714 compared to 6.1 and 1.839 for Justin Atchley. By the career numbers, Tommy Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.