Scott Barlow vs. Derek Holland — Career Comparison

Derek Holland 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 81), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 88). Derek Holland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 84). Role difference aside, Scott Barlow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.