Bud Anderson vs. Doug Fister — Career Comparison

Doug Fister 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. Doug Fister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 96), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 98). Bud Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 112). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.