Scott Nielsen vs. Taylor Phillips — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Taylor Phillips posted a stronger line than Scott Nielsen. Taylor Phillips posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 5.49) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.64). By the career numbers, Taylor Phillips 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.