Len Barker vs. Keith Comstock — Career Comparison

Len Barker built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Comstock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Len Barker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 117), walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 113). Keith Comstock held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Len Barker.