Bob Barthelson vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Davis posted a stronger line than Bob Barthelson. Tim Davis posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.696 vs 1.862) and home runs allowed (0.81 per nine innings vs 1.86). By the career numbers, Tim Davis 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.