Unknown Howard vs. George Sherrill — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and George Sherrill are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 3.77) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.8). George Sherrill had the advantage in WHIP (1.409 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.