Bill Atkinson vs. Bob Ojeda — Career Comparison

Bob Ojeda 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. Bob Ojeda led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 64), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 100). Bill Atkinson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Ojeda.