Jimmy Nelson vs. Bill Steen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Steen posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Bill Steen posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.05 vs 4.12) and home runs allowed (0.11 per nine innings vs 0.94). By the career numbers, Bill Steen 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.