Randy Gumpert vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Randy Gumpert posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Randy Gumpert posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.17 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.373 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Randy Gumpert 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.