Jose Acosta vs. Brian Barkley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jose Acosta posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Jose Acosta posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.51 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.561 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Jose Acosta had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.