Bob Anderson vs. Dave LaRoche — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave LaRoche 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 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 87). Dave LaRoche held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Anderson.