Ambiorix Burgos vs. Jim Mertz — Career Comparison

Jim Mertz 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.6 and WHIP 1.509 compared to 4.63 and 1.431 for Jim Mertz. By the career numbers, Ambiorix Burgos had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.