Don Aase vs. Brett Anderson — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Aase as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Anderson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 87), walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 87). Don Aase held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 87). Role difference aside, Brett Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.