The Only Nolan vs. Jim Stoops — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, The Only Nolan and Jim Stoops are fairly close on the surface numbers. The Only Nolan posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.265 vs 2.000) and home runs allowed (0.08 per nine innings vs 2.25). Jim Stoops had the advantage in ERA (2.25 vs 2.98). By the career numbers, The Only Nolan 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.