Brett Anderson vs. Jharel Cotton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brett Anderson posted a stronger line than Jharel Cotton. Brett Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.07 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.91 per nine innings vs 1.59). By the career numbers, Brett Anderson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.