Brett Anderson vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 76), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 88). Role difference aside, Brett Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.