Chris Howard vs. Al Schmelz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chris Howard and Al Schmelz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Chris Howard posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.326 vs 1.667) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 3). Al Schmelz had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 3.13). By the career numbers, Chris 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.