Ed Barry vs. Marc Wilkins — Career Comparison

Ed Barry built a career as a starting pitcher and Marc Wilkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Barry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.53 and WHIP 1.253 compared to 4.28 and 1.520 for Marc Wilkins. By the career numbers, Ed Barry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.