A. J. Burnett vs. Drew Steckenrider — Career Comparison

A. J. Burnett built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider led in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 93), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 75), and home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 95). A. J. Burnett held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 104). Role difference aside, Drew Steckenrider holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.