Bob Anderson vs. Ray King — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray King 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 105). Ray King held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Anderson.