Keith Atherton vs. Brian Moehler — Career Comparison

Brian Moehler 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. Brian Moehler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 68), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Keith Atherton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Moehler.