Mitch Atkins vs. Jack Lundbom — Career Comparison

Mitch Atkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Lundbom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Lundbom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.62 and WHIP 1.882 compared to 6.75 and 1.897 for Mitch Atkins. By the career numbers, Jack Lundbom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.