Scott Barlow vs. J. A. Happ — Career Comparison

J. A. Happ 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 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 96). J. A. Happ held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 84). Role difference aside, Scott Barlow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.