Brian Barber vs. Hector Noesi — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Hector Noesi posted a stronger line than Brian Barber. Hector Noesi posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.51 vs 6.77) and WHIP (1.499 vs 1.710). By the career numbers, Hector Noesi 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.