Dave Anderson vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Anderson posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Dave Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.45 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.670 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Dave 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.