Shawn Barton vs. Scott Forster — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Shawn Barton posted a stronger line than Scott Forster. Shawn Barton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.71 vs 7.88) and WHIP (1.477 vs 1.688). By the career numbers, Shawn Barton 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.