Ian Anderson vs. Ryan Buchter — Career Comparison

Ian Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Buchter led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 99), strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 76). Role difference aside, Ryan Buchter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.