Brian Barber vs. Ernie Nevel — Career Comparison

Brian Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernie Nevel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernie Nevel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.1 and WHIP 1.694 compared to 6.77 and 1.710 for Brian Barber. By the career numbers, Ernie Nevel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.