Carlos Frias vs. Henry Howell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Henry Howell posted a stronger line than Carlos Frias. Henry Howell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 4.5) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 0.87). By the career numbers, Henry Howell 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.