Fred Barnes vs. Andy Pettitte — Career Comparison

Andy Pettitte built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Barnes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Barnes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.000 compared to 3.85 and 1.363 for Andy Pettitte. By the career numbers, Fred Barnes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.