Francisco Barrios vs. Brian Boehringer — Career Comparison

Francisco Barrios built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Boehringer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Barrios led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 97). Brian Boehringer held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Francisco Barrios.