Brian Barber vs. Don Newcombe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Newcombe posted a stronger line than Brian Barber. Don Newcombe posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 6.77) and WHIP (1.217 vs 1.710). By the career numbers, Don Newcombe 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.