Francisco Barrios vs. Victor Cruz — Career Comparison

Francisco Barrios built a career as a starting pitcher and Victor Cruz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Victor Cruz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 166 vs 97), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 99). Francisco Barrios held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Victor Cruz.