Red Nelson vs. Charlie Sproull — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Red Nelson posted a stronger line than Charlie Sproull. Red Nelson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.54 vs 5.94) and WHIP (1.625 vs 1.826). By the career numbers, Red 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.