John Barfield vs. Mike Witt — Career Comparison

Mike Witt 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. Mike Witt led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 53), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 96). John Barfield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 145 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Witt.