Bud Anderson vs. Al Schroll — Career Comparison

Al Schroll 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 5.34 and 1.585 for Al Schroll. By the career numbers, Bud Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.