Brett Anderson vs. Peter Moylan — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Peter Moylan 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 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 86). Peter Moylan held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 150 vs 123). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.