Drew Anderson vs. Henry Elder — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Drew Anderson and Henry Elder are fairly close on the surface numbers. Drew Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.5 vs 8.1) and WHIP (1.624 vs 2.700). Henry Elder had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.81). By the career numbers, Drew 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.