Rich Barnes vs. Brian Williams — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.37 and WHIP 1.691 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Brian Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.