Ned Garvin vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

Lynn Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ned Garvin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ned Garvin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.72 and WHIP 1.237 compared to 5.25 and 1.535 for Lynn Nelson. By the career numbers, Ned Garvin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.