Bill Howard vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Howard posted a stronger line than Robert Ray. Bill Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.49 vs 4.18) and home runs allowed (0.18 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Bill 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.