Jimmy Nelson vs. Tomoyuki Sugano — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Nelson posted a stronger line than Tomoyuki Sugano. Jimmy Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.12 vs 4.64) and home runs allowed (0.94 per nine innings vs 1.89). By the career numbers, Jimmy 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.