Bill Atkinson vs. Edwin Jackson — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson 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 Atkinson led in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 83). Edwin Jackson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 64). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Atkinson.