Allan Anderson vs. Morris Madden — Career Comparison

Allan Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Morris Madden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Allan Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.11 and WHIP 1.373 compared to 5.91 and 2.391 for Morris Madden. By the career numbers, Allan Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.