Jimmy Nelson vs. Gene Schott — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Gene Schott posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Gene Schott posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.72 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0.34 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Gene Schott 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.