Brett Anderson vs. Carl Willis — Career Comparison

Brett Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Willis led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 182 vs 134), home run suppression (HR9+ 176 vs 145), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 113). Brett Anderson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 118). Role difference aside, Carl Willis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.