Lorenzo Barcelo vs. Tommy Layne — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tommy Layne posted a stronger line than Lorenzo Barcelo. Tommy Layne posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.61 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.48 per nine innings vs 0.95). By the career numbers, Tommy Layne 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.