Ray Burris vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Ray Burris built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Hood led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 75), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 103). Ray Burris held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don Hood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.