Dave Burba vs. Unknown Hamilton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dave Burba and Unknown Hamilton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dave Burba posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.49 vs 8.1) and WHIP (1.458 vs 2.400). Unknown Hamilton had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.02). By the career numbers, Dave Burba 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.