Al Atkinson vs. Hooks Dauss — Career Comparison

Hooks Dauss 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. Hooks Dauss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.3 and WHIP 1.320 compared to 3.96 and 1.259 for Al Atkinson. By the career numbers, Hooks Dauss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.