Brett Anderson vs. Tyler Matzek — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Matzek 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 106), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 123). Tyler Matzek held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 186 vs 145). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.