Jimmy Nelson vs. Frank Scanlan — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Scanlan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Scanlan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.64 and WHIP 1.182 compared to 4.12 and 1.365 for Jimmy Nelson. By the career numbers, Frank Scanlan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.