Brett Anderson vs. Trevor Megill — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Megill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Megill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 113), and run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 123). Brett Anderson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Trevor Megill.