Red Anderson vs. Tony Watson — Career Comparison

Red Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Watson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tony Watson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.9 and WHIP 1.114 compared to 4.35 and 1.602 for Red Anderson. By the career numbers, Tony Watson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.