Brian Barkley vs. Rodolfo Fernández — Career Comparison

Rodolfo Fernández 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. Rodolfo Fernández posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.41 and WHIP 1.851 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Rodolfo Fernández had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.