Collin McHugh vs. Red Nelson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Collin McHugh and Red Nelson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Collin McHugh posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 4.54) and WHIP (1.239 vs 1.625). Red Nelson had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.96). By the career numbers, Collin McHugh 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.