Jimmy Anderson vs. Brian Bruney — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bruney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Anderson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 65), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 82). Brian Bruney held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 56). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Anderson.