Mason Barnett vs. George Gaw — Career Comparison

Mason Barnett built a career as a starting pitcher and George Gaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Gaw posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.85 and WHIP 1.462 compared to 6.85 and 1.657 for Mason Barnett. By the career numbers, George Gaw had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.