Ambiorix Burgos vs. Mike Pelfrey — Career Comparison

Mike Pelfrey 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 88). Mike Pelfrey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ambiorix Burgos.