Mason Barnett vs. Kevin Ginkel — Career Comparison

Mason Barnett built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Ginkel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Ginkel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.286 compared to 6.85 and 1.657 for Mason Barnett. By the career numbers, Kevin Ginkel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.