Scott Barnes vs. Josh Beckett — Career Comparison

Josh Beckett built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Barnes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Beckett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.88 and WHIP 1.245 compared to 5.2 and 1.265 for Scott Barnes. By the career numbers, Josh Beckett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.