Jimmy Anderson vs. Tom Sunkel — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Sunkel posted a stronger line than Jimmy Anderson. Tom Sunkel posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.53 vs 5.42) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 0.91). By the career numbers, Tom Sunkel 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.