Tim Burke vs. Chris Howard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Burke posted a stronger line than Chris Howard. Tim Burke posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.72 vs 3.13) and home runs allowed (0.63 per nine innings vs 0.98). By the career numbers, Tim Burke 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.