Freddie Jackson vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Freddie Jackson posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Freddie Jackson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.111 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Freddie Jackson 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.