James Atkins vs. Steve Luebber — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, James Atkins and Steve Luebber are fairly close on the surface numbers. James Atkins posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 4.62) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 0.83). Steve Luebber had the advantage in WHIP (1.585 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.