Dave Burba vs. Ronny Miller — Career Comparison

Dave Burba built a career as a starting pitcher and Ronny Miller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Burba posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.49 and WHIP 1.458 compared to 4.5 and 1.500 for Ronny Miller. By the career numbers, Dave Burba had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.