Ambiorix Burgos vs. Sandy Koufax — Career Comparison

Sandy Koufax 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. Sandy Koufax led in strikeout rate (K%+ 181 vs 125), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 91). Ambiorix Burgos held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 83 vs 67). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sandy Koufax.