Brian Barkley vs. Brian Bohanon — Career Comparison

Brian Bohanon 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. Brian Bohanon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.562 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Brian Bohanon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.