Unknown Howard vs. Tom Johnson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Tom Johnson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 3.39) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.63). Tom Johnson had the advantage in WHIP (1.434 vs 1.636). By the career numbers, Unknown Howard 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.