Scott Barlow vs. Merlin Nippert — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Barlow posted a stronger line than Merlin Nippert. Scott Barlow posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 4.5) and WHIP (1.316 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Scott Barlow 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.