Steve Barr vs. Spencer Patton — Career Comparison

Steve Barr built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Patton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Patton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 1.341 compared to 5.16 and 1.745 for Steve Barr. By the career numbers, Spencer Patton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.