Bob Barr vs. Scott Perry — Career Comparison

Scott Perry built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Barr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Perry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.05 and WHIP 1.352 compared to 3.86 and 3.000 for Bob Barr. By the career numbers, Scott Perry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.