Jimmy Anderson vs. Larry Foster — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Foster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.42 and WHIP 1.629 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Larry Foster. By the career numbers, Jimmy Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.