Dennis Burtt vs. Duane Theiss — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Duane Theiss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Duane Theiss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.33 and WHIP 1.963 compared to 5.64 and 1.253 for Dennis Burtt. By the career numbers, Duane Theiss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.