Bill Barnes vs. Sad Sam Jones — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sad Sam Jones posted a stronger line than Bill Barnes. Sad Sam Jones posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 5.27) and home runs allowed (0.35 per nine innings vs 0.8). By the career numbers, Sad Sam Jones 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.