Rich Barnes vs. John Wilson — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, John Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.