Jimmy Anderson vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Thompson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 60 vs 56). Jimmy Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 117). Role difference aside, Brad Thompson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.