Jimmy Anderson vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 84 vs 76). Buck Farmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 56). Role difference aside, Jimmy Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.