Mitch Atkins vs. Kitty Brashear — Career Comparison

Mitch Atkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Kitty Brashear as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kitty Brashear posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.250 compared to 6.75 and 1.897 for Mitch Atkins. By the career numbers, Kitty Brashear had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.