Ted Hamilton vs. Mel Nelson — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Mel Nelson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mel Nelson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.526 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Mel Nelson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.