Philip Humber vs. John Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Philip Humber and John Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Philip Humber posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.442 vs 1.671) and home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 1.59). John Nelson had the advantage in ERA (3.65 vs 5.31). By the career numbers, Philip Humber 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.