Steve Avery vs. Barney Brown — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Barney Brown posted a stronger line than Steve Avery. Barney Brown posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 4.19) and home runs allowed (0.4 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, Barney Brown 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.