Unknown Howard vs. Fred Scherman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Fred Scherman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 3.66) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.77). Fred Scherman had the advantage in WHIP (1.505 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.