Dennis DeBarr vs. Brett Kennedy — Career Comparison

Brett Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis DeBarr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis DeBarr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.91 and WHIP 1.734 compared to 6.65 and 1.679 for Brett Kennedy. By the career numbers, Dennis DeBarr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.