Rick Anderson vs. Bruce Howard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Howard posted a stronger line than Rick Anderson. Bruce Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 4.75) and WHIP (1.326 vs 1.521). By the career numbers, Bruce Howard 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.