Scott Barnes vs. Spencer Bivens — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Spencer Bivens posted a stronger line than Scott Barnes. Spencer Bivens posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.68 vs 5.2) and home runs allowed (1.04 per nine innings vs 1.3). By the career numbers, Spencer Bivens 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.