Jesus Luzardo vs. John Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jesus Luzardo and John Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jesus Luzardo posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.248 vs 1.671) and home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 1.59). John Nelson had the advantage in ERA (3.65 vs 4.19). By the career numbers, Jesus Luzardo 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.