Unknown Howard vs. Tug McGraw — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Tug McGraw are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 3.14) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.64). Tug McGraw had the advantage in WHIP (1.339 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.