Joe Colon vs. Bill Anderson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Colon posted a stronger line than Bill Anderson. Joe Colon posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.2 vs 10.13) and home runs allowed (1.8 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Joe Colon 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.