Mason Barnett vs. Ken Jungels — Career Comparison

Mason Barnett built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Jungels as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Jungels posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.8 and WHIP 1.796 compared to 6.85 and 1.657 for Mason Barnett. By the career numbers, Ken Jungels had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.