Andy Nelson vs. Merle Settlemire — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Andy Nelson posted a stronger line than Merle Settlemire. Andy Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (2 vs 5.47) and WHIP (1.667 vs 1.822). By the career numbers, Andy Nelson 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.