Jason Anderson vs. William Davis — Career Comparison

William Davis built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.39 and WHIP 1.974 compared to 40.5 and 6.000 for William Davis. By the career numbers, Jason Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.