Keith Atherton vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch 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. Glendon Rusch led in home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 88). Keith Atherton held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.