John Barfield vs. Kris Bubic — Career Comparison

Kris Bubic built a career as a starting pitcher and John Barfield as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kris Bubic led in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 53), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 84), and home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 128). John Barfield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 79). Role difference aside, Kris Bubic holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.