Doug Bair vs. Britt Burns — Career Comparison

Britt Burns 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. Britt Burns led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 111). Role difference aside, Britt Burns holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.