Jim McGlothlin vs. John Nelson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim McGlothlin posted a stronger line than John Nelson. Jim McGlothlin posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.304 vs 1.671) and home runs allowed (0.87 per nine innings vs 1.59). By the career numbers, Jim McGlothlin 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.