Rick Anderson vs. Paul Mirabella — Career Comparison

Rick Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Mirabella as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 2.083 compared to 4.45 and 1.589 for Paul Mirabella. By the career numbers, Rick Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.