Brian Barnes vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Brian Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 88). Brian Barnes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.