Brian Barkley vs. Paul LaPalme — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Paul LaPalme posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Paul LaPalme posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.42 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.507 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Paul LaPalme 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.