John Burkett vs. Ted Wilks — Career Comparison

John Burkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Wilks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Wilks posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.26 and WHIP 1.221 compared to 4.31 and 1.369 for John Burkett. By the career numbers, Ted Wilks had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.