Dave Burba vs. Casey Janssen — Career Comparison

Dave Burba built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Janssen 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 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 85). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 87). Role difference aside, Dave Burba holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.