Red Barrett vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Barrett posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Red Barrett posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.53 vs 4.41) and WHIP (1.270 vs 1.361). By the career numbers, Red Barrett 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.