Brett Anderson vs. Brad Arnsberg — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Arnsberg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Anderson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 88). Brad Arnsberg held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 123). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.