Keith Comstock vs. Kid Nichols — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kid Nichols posted a stronger line than Keith Comstock. Kid Nichols posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.96 vs 4.06) and WHIP (1.224 vs 1.451). By the career numbers, Kid Nichols 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.