Bob Anderson vs. Armando Benitez — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Anderson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Anderson.