Mason Barnett vs. Kerry Taylor — Career Comparison

Mason Barnett built a career as a starting pitcher and Kerry Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kerry Taylor posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.56 and WHIP 1.803 compared to 6.85 and 1.657 for Mason Barnett. By the career numbers, Kerry Taylor had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.