Brian Barkley vs. Trevor Bauer — Career Comparison

Trevor Bauer built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Barkley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Bauer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.251 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Trevor Bauer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.