Brian Barkley vs. Rod Bolton — Career Comparison

Rod Bolton 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. Rod Bolton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.69 and WHIP 1.850 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Rod Bolton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.