John Barfield vs. John Halama — Career Comparison

John Halama 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. John Halama led in strikeout rate (K%+ 76 vs 53), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 96). John Barfield held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Halama.