Len Barker vs. Trevor Stephan — Career Comparison

Len Barker built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Stephan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Stephan led in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 94), walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 124 vs 118). Len Barker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Trevor Stephan.