Bob Barthelson vs. Curtis Partch — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Barthelson and Curtis Partch are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bob Barthelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.66 vs 5.52) and home runs allowed (1.86 per nine innings vs 2.32). Curtis Partch had the advantage in WHIP (1.548 vs 1.862). By the career numbers, Bob Barthelson 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.