Dave Burba vs. Drew Steckenrider — Career Comparison

Dave Burba built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider led in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 103), home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 99), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 87). Dave Burba held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 104). Role difference aside, Drew Steckenrider holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.