Garvin Alston vs. Frank Barnes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Frank Barnes posted a stronger line than Garvin Alston. Frank Barnes posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.89 vs 9) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 1.5). By the career numbers, Frank Barnes 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.