Justin Anderson vs. Aaron Laffey — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 63), home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 122), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 63). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Justin Anderson.