Ralph Garza vs. J. P. Howell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ralph Garza and J. P. Howell are fairly close on the surface numbers. J. P. Howell posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.364 vs 1.454) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.24). Ralph Garza had the advantage in ERA (3.44 vs 3.83). By the career numbers, J. P. 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.