Scott Davison vs. Unknown Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Davison and Unknown Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Davison posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.1 vs 9) and WHIP (1.650 vs 2.000). Unknown Nelson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 4.73). By the career numbers, Scott Davison 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.