Scott Anderson vs. Mike Draper — Career Comparison

Scott Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Draper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Draper posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.25 and WHIP 1.654 compared to 5.43 and 1.482 for Scott Anderson. By the career numbers, Mike Draper had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.