Brett Anderson vs. Andrew Messenger — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brett Anderson posted a stronger line than Andrew Messenger. Brett Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.07 vs 4.32) and WHIP (1.345 vs 1.680). By the career numbers, Brett Anderson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.