Anthony Bass vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Bass 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 113). Anthony Bass held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.