Brian Barkley vs. Larry Landreth — Career Comparison

Larry Landreth 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. Larry Landreth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.64 and WHIP 2.361 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Larry Landreth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.