Steve Barr vs. Rube Parnham — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Rube Parnham posted a stronger line than Steve Barr. Rube Parnham posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.04 vs 5.16) and home runs allowed (0.25 per nine innings vs 1.18). By the career numbers, Rube Parnham 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.