Brian Barkley vs. Rufus Lewis — Career Comparison

Rufus Lewis 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. Rufus Lewis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.99 and WHIP 1.184 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Rufus Lewis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.