Dick Burns vs. John Mitchell — Career Comparison

John Mitchell built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Burns as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Burns posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.07 and WHIP 1.201 compared to 4.35 and 1.550 for John Mitchell. By the career numbers, Dick Burns had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.