Fred Anderson vs. J. F. Marlota — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Anderson and J. F. Marlota are fairly close on the surface numbers. J. F. Marlota posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 2.86) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.2). Fred Anderson had the advantage in WHIP (1.175 vs 1.318). By the career numbers, J. F. Marlota 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.