Charlie Barnes vs. Bobby Shantz — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bobby Shantz posted a stronger line than Charlie Barnes. Bobby Shantz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 5.92) and WHIP (1.287 vs 1.632). By the career numbers, Bobby Shantz 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.