Jimmy Anderson vs. Ryan Borucki — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Borucki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Borucki led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 56). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 133). Role difference aside, Ryan Borucki holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.