Doug Bair vs. Lew Burdette — Career Comparison

Lew Burdette built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Bair as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Bair led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 60), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 89). Lew Burdette held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Bair.