Brian Barber vs. Bill Otey — Career Comparison

Brian Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Otey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Otey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.01 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 6.77 and 1.710 for Brian Barber. By the career numbers, Bill Otey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.