Keith Atherton vs. Frank McKenry — Career Comparison

Frank McKenry 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. Frank McKenry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.240 compared to 3.99 and 1.407 for Keith Atherton. By the career numbers, Frank McKenry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.