Bob Anderson vs. Dustin McGowan — Career Comparison

Bob Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dustin McGowan 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 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 90). Dustin McGowan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Anderson.