Tommy Atkins vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tommy Atkins and Scott McGregor are fairly close on the surface numbers. Tommy Atkins posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.86 vs 3.99) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.99). Scott McGregor had the advantage in WHIP (1.303 vs 1.381). By the career numbers, Tommy Atkins had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.