Dennis Burtt vs. Eddie Watt — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Watt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Watt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.91 and WHIP 1.261 compared to 5.64 and 1.253 for Dennis Burtt. By the career numbers, Eddie Watt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.