Jeff Barkley vs. Blanch Moody — Career Comparison

Blanch Moody built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Barkley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blanch Moody posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.519 compared to 5.4 and 1.378 for Jeff Barkley. By the career numbers, Blanch Moody had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.