Steve Jones vs. Nate Pearson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Jones posted a stronger line than Nate Pearson. Steve Jones posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.44 vs 5.17) and home runs allowed (0.78 per nine innings vs 1.61). By the career numbers, Steve Jones 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.