Brett Anderson vs. Jim Corsi — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Corsi 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 98), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 83). Jim Corsi held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 123). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.