Wally Burnette vs. Jensen Lewis — Career Comparison

Wally Burnette built a career as a starting pitcher and Jensen Lewis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wally Burnette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.56 and WHIP 1.378 compared to 3.68 and 1.399 for Jensen Lewis. By the career numbers, Wally Burnette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.