Lorenzo Barcelo vs. Roberto Novoa — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lorenzo Barcelo posted a stronger line than Roberto Novoa. Lorenzo Barcelo posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.333 vs 1.574) and home runs allowed (0.95 per nine innings vs 1.46). By the career numbers, Lorenzo Barcelo 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.