Jesse Barnes vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jesse Barnes posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Jesse Barnes posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.22 vs 4.12) and WHIP (1.246 vs 1.365). By the career numbers, Jesse Barnes 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.