Brian Barkley vs. William Linder — Career Comparison

William Linder 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. William Linder posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.91 and WHIP 1.688 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, William Linder had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.