Jimmy Anderson vs. Ryan Buchter — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Buchter led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 56), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 92). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Buchter.