Rich Barnes vs. Huyler Westervelt — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Huyler Westervelt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Huyler Westervelt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.04 and WHIP 1.745 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Huyler Westervelt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.