Jimmy Barthmaier vs. Connie Rector — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Connie Rector posted a stronger line than Jimmy Barthmaier. Connie Rector posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.66 vs 10.45) and WHIP (1.454 vs 2.323). By the career numbers, Connie Rector 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.