Josh Banks vs. Freddie Burdette — Career Comparison

Josh Banks built a career as a starting pitcher and Freddie Burdette as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Freddie Burdette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.41 and WHIP 1.515 compared to 5.66 and 1.601 for Josh Banks. By the career numbers, Freddie Burdette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.