Yovani Gallardo vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Yovani Gallardo posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Yovani Gallardo posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.06 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.379 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Yovani Gallardo 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.