Les Howe vs. B. J. Ryan — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Les Howe posted a stronger line than B. J. Ryan. Les Howe posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.152 vs 1.332) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 0.7). By the career numbers, Les Howe 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.