Barret Browning vs. Jimmie DeShong — Career Comparison

Jimmie DeShong built a career as a starting pitcher and Barret Browning as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmie DeShong posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.08 and WHIP 1.604 compared to 5.12 and 1.293 for Barret Browning. By the career numbers, Jimmie DeShong had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.