Rich Barnes vs. Kris Wilson — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Kris Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kris Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.44 and WHIP 1.558 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Kris Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.