Brian Barkley vs. Justin Brunette — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Barkley and Justin Brunette are fairly close on the surface numbers. Justin Brunette posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 9.82) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.64). Brian Barkley had the advantage in WHIP (2.364 vs 2.786). By the career numbers, Justin Brunette 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.