Ambiorix Burgos vs. Jose Silva — Career Comparison

Jose Silva 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. Jose Silva led in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 92). Ambiorix Burgos held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Silva.