Bud Anderson vs. Milt Wilcox — Career Comparison

Milt Wilcox 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 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 93). Milt Wilcox held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 80). Role difference aside, Bud Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.