Brian Barkley vs. Herman Besse — Career Comparison

Herman Besse 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. Herman Besse posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.79 and WHIP 1.755 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Herman Besse had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.