Joe Boyle vs. Bobby Burke — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bobby Burke posted a stronger line than Joe Boyle. Bobby Burke posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.28 vs 4.98) and home runs allowed (0.34 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, Bobby Burke had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.