Tony Barnette vs. Lil Stoner — Career Comparison

Lil Stoner built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Barnette as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tony Barnette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.53 and WHIP 1.287 compared to 4.76 and 1.548 for Lil Stoner. By the career numbers, Tony Barnette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.