Fred Buckingham vs. Barney Morris — Career Comparison

Barney Morris built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Buckingham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Barney Morris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.309 compared to 6 and 2.667 for Fred Buckingham. By the career numbers, Barney Morris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.