Scott Anderson vs. Chris Michalak — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Anderson and Chris Michalak are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Anderson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.482 vs 1.683) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 1.27). Chris Michalak had the advantage in ERA (4.7 vs 5.43). By the career numbers, Scott Anderson 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.