Steve Barr vs. Riley O'Brien — Career Comparison

Steve Barr built a career as a starting pitcher and Riley O'Brien as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Riley O'Brien posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 5.16 and 1.745 for Steve Barr. By the career numbers, Riley O'Brien had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.