Elmer Jacobs vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Elmer Jacobs posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Elmer Jacobs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.55 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.384 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Elmer Jacobs 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.