Brett Anderson vs. Steve Delabar — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Delabar 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 106), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 108). Steve Delabar held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 153 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.