Armando Benitez vs. John Burkett — Career Comparison

John Burkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Burkett led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 72), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 92). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Burkett.