Tyson Brummett vs. John Burkett — Career Comparison

John Burkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyson Brummett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyson Brummett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 4.31 and 1.369 for John Burkett. By the career numbers, Tyson Brummett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.