Dave Burba vs. Dennis Cook — Career Comparison

Dave Burba built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Cook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Burba led in home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 57), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 90). Dennis Cook held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 87). Role difference aside, Dave Burba holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.