Brian Anderson vs. Lance McCullers — Career Comparison

Brian Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance McCullers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 66), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 71). Brian Anderson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 186 vs 85). Role difference aside, Lance McCullers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.