Bob Johnson vs. Lynn Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Johnson posted a stronger line than Lynn Nelson. Bob Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.48 vs 5.25) and WHIP (1.366 vs 1.535). By the career numbers, Bob Johnson 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.