Keith Atherton vs. Jim Stoops — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Keith Atherton and Jim Stoops are fairly close on the surface numbers. Keith Atherton posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.407 vs 2.000) and home runs allowed (1.19 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jim Stoops had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 3.99). By the career numbers, Keith Atherton had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.