Larry Andersen vs. Steve Comer — Career Comparison

Steve Comer built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Andersen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Andersen led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 137), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 83). Steve Comer held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 110). Role difference aside, Larry Andersen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.