Aaron Barrett vs. Bert Cole — Career Comparison

Bert Cole built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Barrett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Barrett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.01 and WHIP 1.405 compared to 4.67 and 1.593 for Bert Cole. By the career numbers, Aaron Barrett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.