Allan Anderson vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Allan Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 149 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 67 vs 67). Darold Knowles held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Allan Anderson.