Taylor Buchholz vs. Chris Howard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Taylor Buchholz and Chris Howard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chris Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.13 vs 4.28) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 1.19). Taylor Buchholz had the advantage in WHIP (1.235 vs 1.326). By the career numbers, Chris 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.