John Axford vs. Danny Burawa — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Axford and Danny Burawa are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Axford posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.9 vs 6.23) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.38). Danny Burawa had the advantage in WHIP (1.231 vs 1.455). By the career numbers, John Axford 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.