Rich Barnes vs. Brandon Workman — Career Comparison

Rich Barnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Workman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Workman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.419 compared to 5.65 and 1.919 for Rich Barnes. By the career numbers, Brandon Workman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.