Brian Barkley vs. George Branigan — Career Comparison

George Branigan 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. George Branigan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.54 and WHIP 1.643 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, George Branigan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.