Brian Barnes vs. Boone Logan — Career Comparison

Brian Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Boone Logan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Boone Logan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 88). Brian Barnes held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Boone Logan.