John Burkett vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

John Burkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Burkett led in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 83). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 120). Role difference aside, John Burkett holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.