Jimmy Anderson vs. Spoon Carter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Spoon Carter posted a stronger line than Jimmy Anderson. Spoon Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.86 vs 5.42) and WHIP (1.483 vs 1.629). By the career numbers, Spoon Carter had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.