Fast Ball Anderson vs. Hod Eller — Career Comparison

Hod Eller 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 2.62 and 1.181 for Hod Eller. By the career numbers, Fast Ball Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.