Fast Ball Anderson vs. Walter Ball — Career Comparison

Walter Ball built a career as a starting pitcher and Fast Ball Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fast Ball Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.25 and WHIP 1.250 compared to 2.65 and 1.220 for Walter Ball. By the career numbers, Fast Ball Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.