Nick Anderson vs. Ranger Suarez — Career Comparison

Ranger Suarez 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 106), strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 140 vs 127). Ranger Suarez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 186 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nick Anderson.