Brian Barkley vs. Scott Lewis — Career Comparison

Scott 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. Scott Lewis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.01 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Scott Lewis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.