Brett Anderson vs. Drew Steckenrider — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider led in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 123), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 113). Brett Anderson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 125). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Drew Steckenrider.