Grant Anderson vs. Ted Lilly — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92). Ted Lilly held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 95). Role difference aside, Grant Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.