Dennis Burtt vs. Jug Thesenga — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Jug Thesenga as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jug Thesenga posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 2.432 compared to 5.64 and 1.253 for Dennis Burtt. By the career numbers, Jug Thesenga had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.