Hank Johnson vs. Red Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Hank Johnson and Red Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Red Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.54 vs 4.75) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.75). Hank Johnson had the advantage in WHIP (1.570 vs 1.625). By the career numbers, Red 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.