Bill Atwood vs. John Orton — Career Comparison

On the career numbers, Bill Atwood posted the stronger offensive profile against John Orton. Bill Atwood posted stronger numbers in OPS (.601 vs .540) and on-base percentage (.299 vs .265). John Orton had the advantage in home run production (4 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Bill Atwood had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.