Philip Humber vs. Everett Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Everett Nelson posted a stronger line than Philip Humber. Everett Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.59 vs 5.31) and WHIP (1.277 vs 1.442). By the career numbers, Everett Nelson 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.