Unknown Atkinson vs. John Foley — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Atkinson and John Foley are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Atkinson had the edge in WHIP (1.000 vs 1.375). By the career numbers, Unknown Atkinson 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.