Scott Davison vs. Barney McFadden — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Davison and Barney McFadden are fairly close on the surface numbers. Barney McFadden posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.38 vs 8.1) and home runs allowed (0.33 per nine innings vs 4.73). Scott Davison had the advantage in WHIP (1.650 vs 2.091). By the career numbers, Barney McFadden 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.