Dave Burba vs. Luther Hackman — Career Comparison

Dave Burba built a career as a starting pitcher and Luther Hackman 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86). Luther Hackman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Burba.