Sunny Jim Hamilton vs. John Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Sunny Jim Hamilton posted a stronger line than John Nelson. Sunny Jim Hamilton posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.09 vs 3.65) and WHIP (1.114 vs 1.671). By the career numbers, Sunny Jim Hamilton 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.