Dennis Burtt vs. Justin Wilson — Career Comparison

Dennis Burtt built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.338 compared to 5.64 and 1.253 for Dennis Burtt. By the career numbers, Justin Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.