Scott Barlow vs. Chad Gaudin — Career Comparison

Chad Gaudin 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 led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 116), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 97), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 84 vs 72). Role difference aside, Scott Barlow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.