Bud Anderson vs. Don Carman — Career Comparison

Don Carman 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 led in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 87). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 80). Role difference aside, Bud Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.