Brian Barkley vs. Aaron Blair — Career Comparison

Aaron Blair 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. Aaron Blair posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.89 and WHIP 1.781 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Aaron Blair had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.