Bob Barnes vs. Ben Bowden — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ben Bowden posted a stronger line than Bob Barnes. Ben Bowden posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.02 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.748 vs 3.000). By the career numbers, Ben Bowden 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.