Steve Barr vs. Marc Rzepczynski — Career Comparison

Steve Barr built a career as a starting pitcher and Marc Rzepczynski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marc Rzepczynski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.502 compared to 5.16 and 1.745 for Steve Barr. By the career numbers, Marc Rzepczynski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.