Walter Anderson vs. Curt Schilling — Career Comparison

Curt Schilling built a career as a starting pitcher and Walter Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walter Anderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.25 and WHIP 1.405 compared to 3.46 and 1.151 for Curt Schilling. By the career numbers, Walter Anderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.