Unknown Howard vs. Jake Volz — Career Comparison

Jake Volz built a career as a starting pitcher and Unknown Howard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Unknown Howard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.45 and WHIP 1.636 compared to 6.1 and 1.643 for Jake Volz. By the career numbers, Unknown Howard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.