Scott Barnes vs. Lefty Broyles — Career Comparison

Lefty Broyles 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. Lefty Broyles posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.94 and WHIP 1.438 compared to 5.2 and 1.265 for Scott Barnes. By the career numbers, Lefty Broyles had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.