Barton holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Baun answers in sacks (career), forced fumbles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Cody Barton
$14
Climbing
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor100%
Zack Baun
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictCody Barton is the more valuable card today ($14 vs. $12). Zack Baun carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +14% over five years).