James Barnhill vs. Dave Gray — Career Comparison

James Barnhill built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Gray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Gray posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.923 compared to 27 and 7.500 for James Barnhill. By the career numbers, Dave Gray had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.