Craig Anderson vs. Boof Bonser — Career Comparison

Boof Bonser built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.1 and WHIP 1.607 compared to 5.18 and 1.471 for Boof Bonser. By the career numbers, Craig Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.