Rich Barnes vs. Mark Williamson — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Williamson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Williamson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Mark Williamson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.