Craig Anderson vs. Terry Wells — Career Comparison

Terry Wells 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 7.84 and 1.887 for Terry Wells. By the career numbers, Craig Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.