Keith Atherton vs. Roric Harrison — Career Comparison

Roric Harrison 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. Keith Atherton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 84). Roric Harrison held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 68). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Atherton.