Tim Burke vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon 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 run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 89). Role difference aside, Tim Burke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.