Brian Barkley vs. Jimmy Everett — Career Comparison

Jimmy Everett 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. Jimmy Everett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.11 and WHIP 1.814 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Jimmy Everett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.