Bryan Baker vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 119), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 105). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.