Brian Barnes vs. Doug Brocail — Career Comparison

Brian Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Brocail as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Brocail led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 88). Brian Barnes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Brocail.