Allan Anderson vs. Dave LaRoche — Career Comparison

Allan Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave LaRoche 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 97), home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 72), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 87). Dave LaRoche held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 67). Role difference aside, Allan Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.