Edwin Almonte vs. Brian Barkley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Barkley posted a stronger line than Edwin Almonte. Brian Barkley posted stronger numbers in ERA (9.82 vs 11.12) and home runs allowed (1.64 per nine innings vs 2.38). By the career numbers, Brian Barkley 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.