Don August vs. Ernest Burke — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ernest Burke posted a stronger line than Don August. Ernest Burke posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 4.64) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Ernest Burke 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.