Bill Atkinson vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 103), walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 99). Scott Olsen held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 64). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Atkinson.