Jerry Bell vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jerry Bell posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Jerry Bell posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.28 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0.54 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Jerry Bell 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.