Larry Bradford vs. Unknown Howard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Larry Bradford and Unknown Howard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Larry Bradford posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.52 vs 54) and WHIP (1.370 vs 15.000). Unknown Howard had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.43). By the career numbers, Larry Bradford 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.