Ron Davis vs. Red Howard — Career Comparison

Red Howard built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Davis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.461 compared to 4.97 and 1.468 for Red Howard. By the career numbers, Ron Davis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.