Justin Anderson vs. Mike Hedlund — Career Comparison

Mike Hedlund 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 117), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 99). Mike Hedlund held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 63). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Justin Anderson.