Red Anderson vs. Brian Holton — Career Comparison

Red Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Holton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Holton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.62 and WHIP 1.492 compared to 4.35 and 1.602 for Red Anderson. By the career numbers, Brian Holton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.