Jimmy Nelson vs. Dixie Walker — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dixie Walker posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Dixie Walker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.52 vs 4.12) and WHIP (1.304 vs 1.365). By the career numbers, Dixie Walker 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.