Ambiorix Burgos vs. Jim Palmer — Career Comparison

Jim Palmer 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. Jim Palmer led in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 86). Ambiorix Burgos held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 89). Role difference aside, Jim Palmer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.