Steve Barber vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Steve Barber built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Thompson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 70), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 103). Steve Barber held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 127). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Thompson.