Justin Atchley vs. Adrian Zabala — Career Comparison

Adrian Zabala 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. Adrian Zabala posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.423 compared to 6.1 and 1.839 for Justin Atchley. By the career numbers, Adrian Zabala had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.