John Barfield vs. Sean Newcomb — Career Comparison

Sean Newcomb 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. Sean Newcomb led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 53), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 96). John Barfield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 68). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sean Newcomb.