Charlie Barnes vs. Don Kirkwood — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Kirkwood posted a stronger line than Charlie Barnes. Don Kirkwood posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.37 vs 5.92) and WHIP (1.497 vs 1.632). By the career numbers, Don Kirkwood 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.