Jason Anderson vs. Don Wilson — Career Comparison

Don Wilson 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. Don Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.15 and WHIP 1.230 compared to 6.39 and 1.974 for Jason Anderson. By the career numbers, Don Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.