Freddie Burdette vs. Sam Howard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddie Burdette posted a stronger line than Sam Howard. Freddie Burdette posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.41 vs 5.34) and home runs allowed (1.31 per nine innings vs 1.68). By the career numbers, Freddie Burdette 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.