Art Evans vs. Joe Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Art Evans and Joe Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Art Evans posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.38) and home runs allowed (0.5 per nine innings vs 1.18). Joe Nelson had the advantage in WHIP (1.507 vs 1.611). By the career numbers, Art Evans 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.