Rick Anderson vs. William Malone — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, William Malone posted a stronger line than Rick Anderson. William Malone posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.39 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.557 vs 2.083). By the career numbers, William Malone 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.