Rich Barnes vs. Fernando Cabrera — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Cabrera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Cabrera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.24 and WHIP 1.586 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Fernando Cabrera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.