Brian Barber vs. Frank Nicholson — Career Comparison

Brian Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Nicholson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Nicholson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.500 compared to 6.77 and 1.710 for Brian Barber. By the career numbers, Frank Nicholson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.