Scott Barnes vs. Tyler Thornburg — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tyler Thornburg posted a stronger line than Scott Barnes. Tyler Thornburg posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 5.2) and home runs allowed (1.06 per nine innings vs 1.3). By the career numbers, Tyler Thornburg 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.