Roland Anderson vs. Larry Foster — Career Comparison

Roland Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Foster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roland Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.8 and WHIP 2.700 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Larry Foster. By the career numbers, Roland Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.