Brian Barber vs. Len Yochim — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Barber and Len Yochim are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brian Barber posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.77 vs 7.62) and WHIP (1.710 vs 2.082). Len Yochim had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.64 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Brian Barber 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.