Bruce Howard vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Howard posted a stronger line than Robert Ray. Bruce Howard posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.18 vs 4.18) and home runs allowed (0.77 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Bruce 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.