Brian Barkley vs. Melvin Bunch — Career Comparison

Melvin Bunch 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. Melvin Bunch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.84 and WHIP 1.680 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Melvin Bunch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.