Keith Atherton vs. Bud Norris — Career Comparison

Bud Norris 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. Bud Norris led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 87). Keith Atherton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bud Norris.