Francisco Barrios vs. Rube Foster — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rube Foster posted a stronger line than Francisco Barrios. Rube Foster posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.36 vs 4.15) and WHIP (1.224 vs 1.354). By the career numbers, Rube Foster 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.