Brian Barkley vs. Myrl Brown — Career Comparison

Myrl Brown 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. Myrl Brown posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.97 and WHIP 1.587 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Myrl Brown had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.