Drew Anderson vs. Don Carman — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Carman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.11 and WHIP 1.380 compared to 6.5 and 1.624 for Drew Anderson. By the career numbers, Don Carman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.