Joe Nelson vs. Curtis Partch — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joe Nelson posted a stronger line than Curtis Partch. Joe Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.38 vs 5.52) and home runs allowed (1.18 per nine innings vs 2.32). By the career numbers, Joe 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.