Craig Anderson vs. Francisco Perez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Craig Anderson and Francisco Perez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Craig Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.1 vs 5.91) and WHIP (1.607 vs 1.781). Francisco Perez had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.56 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Craig Anderson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.