Bob Bowman vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Bowman posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Bob Bowman posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0.67 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Bob Bowman 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.