Red Anderson vs. Hal Erickson — Career Comparison

Red Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Erickson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.35 and WHIP 1.602 compared to 4.73 and 1.639 for Hal Erickson. By the career numbers, Red Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.