Steve Barber vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Steve Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Barber led in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 83). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 70). Role difference aside, Steve Barber holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.