Brian Barber vs. Jim Ollom — Career Comparison

Brian Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Ollom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Ollom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5 and WHIP 1.156 compared to 6.77 and 1.710 for Brian Barber. By the career numbers, Jim Ollom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.