Clifford Allen vs. Brian Barkley — Career Comparison

Clifford Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Barkley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clifford Allen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.47 and WHIP 2.474 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Clifford Allen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.