Brian Bannister vs. Scott Barnes — Career Comparison

Brian Bannister built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Barnes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Bannister posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.08 and WHIP 1.433 compared to 5.2 and 1.265 for Scott Barnes. By the career numbers, Brian Bannister had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.