Joe Biagini vs. Jimmy Nelson — Career Comparison

Jimmy Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Biagini 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 82), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 97). Joe Biagini held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jimmy Nelson.