Keith Atherton vs. Steve Lawson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Lawson posted a stronger line than Keith Atherton. Steve Lawson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.81 vs 3.99) and home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Steve Lawson 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.