Nick Burdi vs. Mike Walker — Career Comparison

Mike Walker built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Burdi as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Burdi posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.34 and WHIP 1.648 compared to 7.36 and 2.250 for Mike Walker. By the career numbers, Nick Burdi had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.