Bob Anderson vs. Bryan Baker — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 107), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 89). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.