Abe Alvarez vs. Mason Barnett — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mason Barnett posted a stronger line than Abe Alvarez. Mason Barnett posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.85 vs 11.32) and WHIP (1.657 vs 2.516). By the career numbers, Mason Barnett 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.