Ed Brandt vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ed Brandt posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Ed Brandt posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0.53 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Ed Brandt 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.