Brian Barkley vs. Hippo Vaughn — Career Comparison

Hippo Vaughn 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. Hippo Vaughn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.49 and WHIP 1.201 compared to 9.82 and 2.364 for Brian Barkley. By the career numbers, Hippo Vaughn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.