Bob Anderson vs. Kyle Farnsworth — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Farnsworth 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 57), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 80). Kyle Farnsworth held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Anderson.