Ian Anderson vs. Steve Wilson — Career Comparison

Ian Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Wilson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 98). Ian Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Wilson.