Brian Barkley vs. AJ Blubaugh — Career Comparison

AJ Blubaugh 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. AJ Blubaugh posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.69 and WHIP 0.875 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, AJ Blubaugh had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.