Brett Anderson vs. Sam Moll — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Moll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Moll led in home run suppression (HR9+ 199 vs 145), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 123). Brett Anderson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam Moll.