Brian Barkley vs. Rick Bauer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rick Bauer posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Rick Bauer posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.51 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.420 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Rick Bauer 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.