Kurt Birkins vs. George Susce — Career Comparison

George Susce built a career as a starting pitcher and Kurt Birkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Susce posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.42 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 5.85 and 1.553 for Kurt Birkins. By the career numbers, George Susce had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.