Rich Barnes vs. Hooks Iott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rich Barnes and Hooks Iott are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rich Barnes posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.65 vs 7.05) and home runs allowed (0.31 per nine innings vs 0.77). Hooks Iott had the advantage in WHIP (1.849 vs 1.919). By the career numbers, Rich Barnes 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.