Henry Howell vs. Ramon Ortiz — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Henry Howell posted a stronger line than Ramon Ortiz. Henry Howell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.69 vs 4.95) and WHIP (1.381 vs 1.449). By the career numbers, Henry 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.