Bill Atkinson vs. Bill Fischer — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Atkinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Fischer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 358 vs 64), walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 86). Bill Atkinson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Fischer.