Varney Anderson vs. C. J. Fick — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Varney Anderson and C. J. Fick are fairly close on the surface numbers. Varney Anderson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.894 vs 1.986) and home runs allowed (0.49 per nine innings vs 1.46). C. J. Fick had the advantage in ERA (4.38 vs 6.16). By the career numbers, Varney 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.