Scott Barlow vs. Ramon Garcia — Career Comparison

Ramon Garcia built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Barlow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Barlow posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.316 compared to 4.84 and 1.369 for Ramon Garcia. By the career numbers, Scott Barlow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.