Francis Beltran vs. Merlin Nippert — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Merlin Nippert posted a stronger line than Francis Beltran. Merlin Nippert posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 5.69) and WHIP (1.500 vs 1.695). By the career numbers, Merlin Nippert 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.