Jason Anderson vs. Edgar Gonzalez — Career Comparison

Edgar Gonzalez 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. Edgar Gonzalez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.92 and WHIP 1.606 compared to 6.39 and 1.974 for Jason Anderson. By the career numbers, Edgar Gonzalez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.