Jimmy Anderson vs. Luther Roy — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Anderson posted a stronger line than Luther Roy. Jimmy Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.42 vs 7.17) and WHIP (1.629 vs 1.893). By the career numbers, Jimmy Anderson 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.