Nick Anderson vs. Chad Billingsley — Career Comparison

Chad Billingsley built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Anderson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 140 vs 116), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 117). Chad Billingsley held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 142 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nick Anderson.