Brian Barkley vs. Robbie Beckett — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Brian Barkley posted a stronger line than Robbie Beckett. Brian Barkley posted stronger numbers in ERA (9.82 vs 11.57) and WHIP (2.364 vs 2.571). By the career numbers, Brian Barkley 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.