Keith Atherton vs. Mark Langston — Career Comparison

Mark Langston 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. Mark Langston led in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 97), and home run suppression (HR9+ 79 vs 68). Keith Atherton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 82). Role difference aside, Mark Langston holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.