James Atkins vs. Carlos Velazquez — Career Comparison

James Atkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Velazquez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Velazquez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.58 and WHIP 1.487 compared to 3.6 and 1.733 for James Atkins. By the career numbers, Carlos Velazquez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.