Brian Burres vs. Hy Cohen — Career Comparison

Brian Burres built a career as a starting pitcher and Hy Cohen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Burres posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.75 and WHIP 1.644 compared to 7.94 and 2.235 for Hy Cohen. By the career numbers, Brian Burres had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.