Justin Anderson vs. Walker Buehler — Career Comparison

Walker Buehler built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walker Buehler led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 63), run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 101). Justin Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 127). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Walker Buehler.