Mitch Atkins vs. Kevin Campbell — Career Comparison

Mitch Atkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Campbell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Campbell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.55 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 6.75 and 1.897 for Mitch Atkins. By the career numbers, Kevin Campbell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.