Brett Anderson vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Smith 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 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 123). Dave Smith held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 198 vs 145). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brett Anderson.