Unknown Howard vs. Jack Taylor — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Jack Taylor are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 4.22) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.32). Jack Taylor had the advantage in WHIP (1.463 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.