John Barthold vs. Ben Harris — Career Comparison

Ben Harris built a career as a starting pitcher and John Barthold as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Barthold posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 1.875 compared to 12.6 and 2.700 for Ben Harris. By the career numbers, John Barthold had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.