Byron Houck vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Byron Houck posted a stronger line than Robert Ray. Byron Houck posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.3 vs 4.18) and home runs allowed (0.14 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Byron Houck 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.