Jimmy Anderson vs. Andrew Chafin — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Chafin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Chafin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 56), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 92). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 91). Role difference aside, Andrew Chafin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.