Dennis Burtt vs. Will Klein — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Will Klein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Will Klein posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.853 compared to 5.64 and 1.253 for Dennis Burtt. By the career numbers, Will Klein had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.