Brian Barkley vs. Sumner Bowman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sumner Bowman posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Sumner Bowman posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.22 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.861 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Sumner Bowman 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.