Ed Baecht vs. Brian Barkley — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Baecht posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Ed Baecht posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.56 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.734 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Ed Baecht 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.