John Burkett vs. Rich Hill — Career Comparison

The numbers give Rich Hill a clear advantage over John Burkett across the core pitching metrics. Rich Hill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 96), run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 95). John Burkett held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 101). Rich Hill was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.