Steve Barr vs. J. A. Happ — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, J. A. Happ posted a stronger line than Steve Barr. J. A. Happ posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.13 vs 5.16) and WHIP (1.323 vs 1.745). By the career numbers, J. A. Happ 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.