Armando Almanza vs. Rich Barnes — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Almanza as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Armando Almanza posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.575 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Armando Almanza had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.