Francisco Cruceta vs. Red Howard — Career Comparison

Red Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Cruceta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Howard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.97 and WHIP 1.468 compared to 7.96 and 2.077 for Francisco Cruceta. By the career numbers, Red Howard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.