Bob Anderson vs. Jim Henderson — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Henderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Henderson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 93). Bob Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Henderson.