Bud Anderson vs. Johnny Broaca — Career Comparison

Johnny Broaca built a career as a starting pitcher and Bud Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bud Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.463 compared to 4.08 and 1.487 for Johnny Broaca. By the career numbers, Bud Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.