Bob Anderson vs. Spencer Bivens — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Bivens led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 107). Bob Anderson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Spencer Bivens.