Nelson Chittum vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Nelson Chittum posted a stronger line than Travis Phelps. Nelson Chittum posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.84 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (0.66 per nine innings vs 1.28). 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.