Allan Anderson vs. Dennis Cook — Career Comparison

Allan Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Cook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Allan Anderson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 57), walk avoidance (BB%+ 149 vs 127), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 90). Dennis Cook held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 67). Role difference aside, Allan Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.