Scott Barlow vs. Ken Holtzman — Career Comparison
Ken Holtzman 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 79), strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 91). Ken Holtzman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 84). Role difference aside, Scott Barlow holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.
Pitching Stats for Scott Barlow and Ken Holtzman
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
440
8.7
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
451
1.42
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
24
0.47
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
150
0.47
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
54.72
54.72
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
53.7
53.7
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.23
0.23
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
90.91
90.91
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
182
3.6
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
1111
3.49
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.45
3.45
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.55
3.55
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.42
3.42
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
4.02
4.02
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.223
0.223
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.254
0.254
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1366
27
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
8602
27
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
455.1
9
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
2867.1
9
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
375
7.41
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
2787
8.75
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
7.41
7.41
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
8.75
8.75
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
43
0.85
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
249
0.78
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.85
0.85
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.78
0.78
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.1
0.1
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.55
0.55
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
209
4.13
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
910
2.86
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
15
0.3
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
70
0.22
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
4.13
4.13
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
2.86
2.86
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
536
10.59
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
1601
5.03
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
10.59
10.59
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
5.03
5.03
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.22
1.22
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.55
3.55
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.636
1.636
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.876
0.876
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
23
0.45
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
98
0.31
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
25
0.49
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
49
0.15
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1939
38.33
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
12069
37.88
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
147
2.91
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
18
0.06
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.91
3.91
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
4
4
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
4
0.08
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
76
0.24
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
17
0.34
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
47
0.15
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
28
0.55
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
116
0.36
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.283
1.283
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.289
1.289
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1684
33.29
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
10987
34.49
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.45
0.45
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
2.82
2.82
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.301
0.301
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.278
0.278
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
38.33
38.33
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
37.88
37.88
Fielding Stats for Scott Barlow and Ken Holtzman
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
440
8.7
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
451
1.42
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.02
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
410
1.29
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1366
27
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
8601
27
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
455.1
9
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
2867
9
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
18
0.36
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
117
0.37
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
37
0.73
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
471
1.48
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
57
1.13
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
614
1.93
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
55
1.09
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
588
1.85
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
96.49
96.49
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
95.77
95.77
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.125
0.125
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.304
1.304
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.23
0.23
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
90.91
90.91
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.02
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 9 Innings
27
0.08
Hitting Stats for Scott Barlow and Ken Holtzman
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 600 PA
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.135
0.135
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 600 PA
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 600 PA
3.91
3.91
Scott Barlow
Career
Per 600 PA
0
Ken Holtzman
Career
Per 600 PA
11
9.92