Mudcat Grant vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mudcat Grant posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Mudcat Grant posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.63 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.311 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Mudcat Grant 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.