Scott Barlow vs. Jim Stoops — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Barlow and Jim Stoops are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Barlow posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.316 vs 2.000) and home runs allowed (0.85 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jim Stoops had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 3.6). 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.