Rich Barnes vs. Frank Keffer — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Keffer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Keffer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.63 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Frank Keffer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.