Bill Lindsay vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Lindsay posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Bill Lindsay posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.46 vs 4.12) and WHIP (1.112 vs 1.365). By the career numbers, Bill Lindsay 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.