Bill Burdick vs. Steve Cishek — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bill Burdick and Steve Cishek are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Cishek had the edge in ERA (2.98 vs 3.17). By the career numbers, Steve Cishek 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.