Bill Atkinson vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor 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. Scott McGregor led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 64), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Bill Atkinson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 71). Role difference aside, Scott McGregor holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.