Jimmy Anderson vs. Jonathan Aro — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jonathan Aro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.42 and WHIP 1.629 compared to 6.55 and 1.909 for Jonathan Aro. By the career numbers, Jimmy Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.