Mike Barlow vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Barlow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Nelson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 67), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 96). Mike Barlow held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.