Ambiorix Burgos vs. Jeff Weaver — Career Comparison

Jeff Weaver 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 92), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 85). Jeff Weaver held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ambiorix Burgos.