Justin Anderson vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker 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. Justin Anderson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 98). Larry Dierker held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 63). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Justin Anderson.