Scott Nielsen vs. Frank Stewart — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Nielsen and Frank Stewart are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Nielsen posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.49 vs 9) and WHIP (1.626 vs 2.250). Frank Stewart had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.64). By the career numbers, Scott Nielsen 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.