Graham Ashcraft vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

The numbers give Jimmy Nelson a clear advantage over Graham Ashcraft across the core pitching metrics. Jimmy Nelson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 92). Graham Ashcraft held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 95). Jimmy Nelson was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.