Brian Barkley vs. Marc Valdes — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Marc Valdes posted a stronger line than Brian Barkley. Marc Valdes posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.95 vs 9.82) and WHIP (1.628 vs 2.364). By the career numbers, Marc Valdes 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.