Brian Barkley vs. Grier Friday — Career Comparison

Grier Friday 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. Grier Friday posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.9 and WHIP 1.900 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Grier Friday had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.