John Foley vs. Unknown Howard — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Foley posted a stronger line than Unknown Howard. John Foley posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 54) and WHIP (1.375 vs 15.000). By the career numbers, John Foley 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.