Rick Anderson vs. Jim Gideon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Anderson posted a stronger line than Jim Gideon. Rick Anderson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.75 vs 7.94) and home runs allowed (0.75 per nine innings vs 1.59). By the career numbers, Rick Anderson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.