Frank Figgemeier vs. Unknown Howard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Frank Figgemeier and Unknown Howard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Frank Figgemeier posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.25 vs 54) and WHIP (2.000 vs 15.000). Unknown Howard had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.13). By the career numbers, Frank Figgemeier 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.