Mason Barnett vs. Odell Jones — Career Comparison

Mason Barnett built a career as a starting pitcher and Odell Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Odell Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.42 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 6.85 and 1.657 for Mason Barnett. By the career numbers, Odell Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.