Chris Howard vs. Fred Waters — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chris Howard and Fred Waters are fairly close on the surface numbers. Fred Waters posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.89 vs 3.13) and home runs allowed (0.64 per nine innings vs 0.98). Chris Howard had the advantage in WHIP (1.326 vs 1.571). By the career numbers, Fred Waters 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.