Walter Goines vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Walter Goines posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Walter Goines posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.29 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.098 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Walter Goines 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.