Unknown Howard vs. Edgar McNabb — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Edgar McNabb are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.32). Edgar McNabb had the advantage in WHIP (1.549 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.