Ambiorix Burgos vs. Mike Kilkenny — Career Comparison

Mike Kilkenny built a career as a starting pitcher and Ambiorix Burgos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ambiorix Burgos led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 83 vs 78), strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 122), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 90). Mike Kilkenny held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ambiorix Burgos.