Al Atkinson vs. Greg Brummett — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Atkinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Atkinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.259 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Al Atkinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.