Scott Barnes vs. Eddie Dyer — Career Comparison

Eddie Dyer 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. Eddie Dyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.609 compared to 5.2 and 1.265 for Scott Barnes. By the career numbers, Eddie Dyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.