Keith Atherton vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

John Mitchell 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 68), walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 94). John Mitchell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 173 vs 68). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Keith Atherton.