Mason Barnett vs. Alex Torres — Career Comparison

Mason Barnett built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Torres as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Torres posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.68 and WHIP 1.315 compared to 6.85 and 1.657 for Mason Barnett. By the career numbers, Alex Torres had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.