Jimmy Nelson vs. Whitey Wistert — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Whitey Wistert posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Whitey Wistert posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.13 vs 4.12) and WHIP (1.250 vs 1.365). By the career numbers, Whitey Wistert 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.