Ambiorix Burgos vs. James McArthur — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ambiorix Burgos and James McArthur are fairly close on the surface numbers. James McArthur posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.325 vs 1.509) and home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 1.4). Ambiorix Burgos had the advantage in ERA (4.6 vs 4.84). By the career numbers, James McArthur 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.