James Atkins vs. Carroll Brown — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carroll Brown posted a stronger line than James Atkins. Carroll Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.47 vs 3.6) and WHIP (1.352 vs 1.733). By the career numbers, Carroll Brown 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.