Dixie Howell vs. Anthony Kay — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dixie Howell posted a stronger line than Anthony Kay. Dixie Howell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.78 vs 5.59) and home runs allowed (0.52 per nine innings vs 1.27). By the career numbers, Dixie Howell 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.