Matt Barnes vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Barnes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Barnes led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 93), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 99). Philip Humber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 93). Role difference aside, Matt Barnes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.