Brian Falkenborg vs. Unknown Howard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Falkenborg and Unknown Howard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brian Falkenborg posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.59 vs 54) and WHIP (1.718 vs 15.000). Unknown Howard had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.19). By the career numbers, Brian Falkenborg 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.