Brian Barkley vs. Tommy Fine — Career Comparison

Tommy Fine 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. Tommy Fine posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.81 and WHIP 1.899 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Tommy Fine had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.