Orinthal Anderson vs. Brian Edmondson — Career Comparison

Orinthal Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Edmondson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.98 and WHIP 1.606 compared to 16.62 and 3.000 for Orinthal Anderson. By the career numbers, Brian Edmondson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.