Lorenzo Barcelo vs. J. T. Ginn — Career Comparison

J. T. Ginn built a career as a starting pitcher and Lorenzo Barcelo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lorenzo Barcelo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.85 and 1.367 for J. T. Ginn. By the career numbers, Lorenzo Barcelo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.