Scott Barnes vs. Heath Bell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Heath Bell posted a stronger line than Scott Barnes. Heath Bell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 5.2) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 1.3). By the career numbers, Heath Bell 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.