Freddy Garcia vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddy Garcia posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Freddy Garcia posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.322 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Freddy Garcia 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.