Jimmy Anderson vs. Dave Righetti — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Righetti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Righetti led in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 56), walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 84). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 98). Role difference aside, Dave Righetti holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.