Cody Anderson vs. Jim McKee — Career Comparison

Cody Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim McKee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cody Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.78 and 1.594 for Jim McKee. By the career numbers, Cody Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.