Jay Flaa vs. Unknown Howard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jay Flaa and Unknown Howard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jay Flaa posted stronger numbers in ERA (13.5 vs 54) and WHIP (2.250 vs 15.000). Unknown Howard had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 6.75). By the career numbers, Jay Flaa 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.