Dennis Burtt vs. Brad Kilby — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Kilby as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Kilby posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.07 and WHIP 0.829 compared to 5.64 and 1.253 for Dennis Burtt. By the career numbers, Brad Kilby had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.