Francisco Barrios vs. Miguel Castro — Career Comparison

Francisco Barrios built a career as a starting pitcher and Miguel Castro 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 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 90). Miguel Castro held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Francisco Barrios.