Brandon Bailey vs. J. P. Howell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brandon Bailey and J. P. Howell are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brandon Bailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 3.83) and WHIP (1.227 vs 1.364). J. P. Howell had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, Brandon Bailey 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.