Brian Barkley vs. Tony Brizzolara — Career Comparison

Tony Brizzolara 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. Tony Brizzolara posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 1.545 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Tony Brizzolara had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.