Mel Nelson vs. Brian Smith — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Mel Nelson posted a stronger line than Brian Smith. Mel Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.4 vs 10.38) and WHIP (1.526 vs 1.846). 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.