Brian Barkley vs. Britt Burns — Career Comparison

Britt Burns 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. Britt Burns posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.293 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Britt Burns had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.