Tim Burke vs. Steve Renko — Career Comparison

Steve Renko 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 76), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 98). Steve Renko held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 88). Role difference aside, Tim Burke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.