Keith Atherton vs. Bill Fischer — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Atherton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Fischer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 358 vs 68), walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 87). Keith Atherton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Fischer.