Brian Barber vs. Hugh O'Neill — Career Comparison

Brian Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Hugh O'Neill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hugh O'Neill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.735 compared to 6.77 and 1.710 for Brian Barber. By the career numbers, Hugh O'Neill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.