Mel Nelson vs. Billy Sadler — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mel Nelson posted a stronger line than Billy Sadler. Mel Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.4 vs 4.53) and home runs allowed (0.98 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Mel 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.