Jose Mercedes vs. Barney Schultz — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Barney Schultz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Barney Schultz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.63 and WHIP 1.278 compared to 4.75 and 1.455 for Jose Mercedes. By the career numbers, Barney Schultz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.