Jay Howell vs. Tom Thobe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jay Howell posted a stronger line than Tom Thobe. Jay Howell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.34 vs 4.82) and home runs allowed (0.61 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Jay 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.