Unknown Howard vs. Dutch Romberger — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Dutch Romberger are fairly close on the surface numbers. Dutch Romberger posted stronger numbers in ERA (11.49 vs 54) and WHIP (2.553 vs 15.000). Unknown Howard had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.72). By the career numbers, Dutch Romberger 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.