Carlos Almanzar vs. Howie Judson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Carlos Almanzar and Howie Judson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Howie Judson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.29 vs 4.82) and home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 1.32). Carlos Almanzar had the advantage in WHIP (1.448 vs 1.525). By the career numbers, Howie Judson 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.