Mitch Atkins vs. Andy Boswell — Career Comparison

Mitch Atkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Andy Boswell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Boswell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.91 and WHIP 1.969 compared to 6.75 and 1.897 for Mitch Atkins. By the career numbers, Andy Boswell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.