Brian Barkley vs. Mike Timlin — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mike Timlin posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Mike Timlin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.343 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Mike Timlin 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.