Bill Evans vs. Andy Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bill Evans and Andy Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Andy Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2 vs 3.85) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.21). Bill Evans had the advantage in WHIP (1.346 vs 1.667). By the career numbers, Andy Nelson 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.