Beau Burrows vs. Felix Doubront — Career Comparison

Felix Doubront built a career as a starting pitcher and Beau Burrows as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Felix Doubront posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.89 and WHIP 1.480 compared to 10.7 and 1.981 for Beau Burrows. By the career numbers, Felix Doubront had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.