Brett Anderson vs. Dan Casey — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Casey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Casey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.18 and WHIP 1.313 compared to 4.07 and 1.345 for Brett Anderson. By the career numbers, Dan Casey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.