Howard Black vs. Don Ferrarese — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Howard Black and Don Ferrarese are fairly close on the surface numbers. Don Ferrarese posted stronger numbers in ERA (4 vs 14.73) and WHIP (1.494 vs 2.727). Howard Black had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.69). By the career numbers, Don Ferrarese 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.