Brian Barkley vs. Zack Littell — Career Comparison

Zack Littell 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. Zack Littell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.88 and WHIP 1.221 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Zack Littell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.