James Atkins vs. Ernie Broglio — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, James Atkins and Ernie Broglio are fairly close on the surface numbers. James Atkins posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 3.74) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 0.96). Ernie Broglio had the advantage in WHIP (1.385 vs 1.733). By the career numbers, James Atkins had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.