Brian Barber vs. Ed Zmich — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Zmich posted a stronger line than Brian Barber. Ed Zmich posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.18 vs 6.77) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Ed Zmich 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.