Nelson Chittum vs. Chick Evans — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Nelson Chittum and Chick Evans are fairly close on the surface numbers. Nelson Chittum posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 4.96) and WHIP (1.397 vs 1.785). Chick Evans had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.17 per nine innings vs 0.66). By the career numbers, Nelson Chittum 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.