Scott Barnes vs. Jorge De Paula — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Barnes and Jorge De Paula are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jorge De Paula posted stronger numbers in ERA (4 vs 5.2) and WHIP (1.037 vs 1.265). Scott Barnes had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.3 per nine innings vs 1.67). By the career numbers, Jorge De Paula 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.