Keith Atherton vs. J. B. Wendelken — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, J. B. Wendelken posted a stronger line than Keith Atherton. J. B. Wendelken posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.303 vs 1.407) and home runs allowed (0.9 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, J. B. Wendelken 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.