Keith Atherton vs. Cesar Jimenez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cesar Jimenez posted a stronger line than Keith Atherton. Cesar Jimenez posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.351 vs 1.407) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Cesar Jimenez had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.