Brian Barber vs. Wes Obermueller — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Wes Obermueller posted a stronger line than Brian Barber. Wes Obermueller posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.82 vs 6.77) and home runs allowed (1.2 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Wes Obermueller 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.