Bob Howry a Disappointment? Not As Much As Giants Fans Want To Believe

It is safe to say that Bob Howry's tenure in San Francisco this season has gone without much fan fare.

With a 1-6 record, and a propensity to give up the walk-off home run (he has given up five home runs this year, and has blown three saves), Howry has been constantly hounded by boo-birds throughout the Bay Area.

If you look deeper at the stats though, Howry hasn't been as bad as Giants fans would like to think.

For instance, Howry currently has the second-best WHIP (Walks and hits divided by innings pitched) ratio on the Giants pitching staff at 1.13.

The only guy he is behind? The Ace of the Giants pitching staff, Tim Lincecum, who has a 1.03 WHIP.

Surprisingly, his WHIP is also better than more liked, and more used relievers such as Brian Wilson (wh...

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