Brett Anderson vs. Brandon Medders — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Medders 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 102), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 108), and home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 144). Brandon Medders held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 123). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.