Roland Anderson vs. Jim Konstanty — Career Comparison

Roland Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Konstanty as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Konstanty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.300 compared to 10.8 and 2.700 for Roland Anderson. By the career numbers, Jim Konstanty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.