Brian Barkley vs. Vic Frazier — Career Comparison

Vic Frazier 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. Vic Frazier posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.77 and WHIP 1.687 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Vic Frazier had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.