Dennis Burtt vs. Jack Wadsworth — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Wadsworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis Burtt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.64 and WHIP 1.253 compared to 6.85 and 1.966 for Jack Wadsworth. By the career numbers, Dennis Burtt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.