Hardin Barry vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Hardin Barry and Slim McGrew are fairly close on the surface numbers. Hardin Barry posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.692 vs 1.900) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.3). Slim McGrew had the advantage in ERA (6.6 vs 7.62). By the career numbers, Hardin Barry 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.