Jimmy Nelson vs. Barney Wolfe — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Barney Wolfe posted a stronger line than Jimmy Nelson. Barney Wolfe posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.96 vs 4.12) and WHIP (1.142 vs 1.365). By the career numbers, Barney Wolfe 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.