Grant Anderson vs. Ted Bowsfield — Career Comparison

Ted Bowsfield built a career as a starting pitcher and Grant Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Grant Anderson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 96). Ted Bowsfield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Grant Anderson.