Bryan Mitchell vs. Willard Nixon — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Willard Nixon posted a stronger line than Bryan Mitchell. Willard Nixon posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.39 vs 5.13) and WHIP (1.470 vs 1.700). By the career numbers, Willard Nixon 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.