Unknown Howard vs. Matt Thornton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Unknown Howard and Matt Thornton are fairly close on the surface numbers. Unknown Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 3.41) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.71). Matt Thornton had the advantage in WHIP (1.331 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.