John Barfield vs. Rick Langford — Career Comparison

Rick Langford 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. Rick Langford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 53), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 96). John Barfield held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Langford.