Tim Burke vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Burke as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Burke led in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 99), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 110). Jake Peavy held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 88). Role difference aside, Tim Burke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.